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    Al-Ahsa Oasis,

    Al Ahsa National Park, Al Ahsa
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    What is Al-Ahsa Oasis?
    Al-Ahsa Oasis remains today the largest agricultural area in the Arabian Peninsula, and a working and living environment that has developed in direct continuity with its origins and its past.

    Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape - UNESCO World Heritage

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    Why is Al-Ahsa the world's largest oasis?
    2.5 million date palm trees make Al-Ahsa the world’s largest oasis. With its unique geocultural landscape,Al-Ahsa exemplifies a history of human interaction with their environment. Explore more KSA's World Heritage List Hegra Archaeological Site At-Turaif District in Ad-Dir’iyah Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape Our Vision Manifesto

    KSA's World Heritage List - Al-Ahsa Oasis - KSA for UNESCO

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    How is Al-Ahsa oasis protected?
    Al-Ahsa Oasis is protected under the Saudi Law of Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage, Royal Decree No. 9/M (dated, 09/01/1436 AH corresponding to 01/11/2014). The Antiquity Law introduces and details the concept of Urban Heritage protection, paving the way for effective protection of historic monuments and districts inside the Oasis.

    Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape - UNESCO World Heritage

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    Should Al-Ahsa Oasis Be a World Heritage List?
    Furthermore, the property is threatened by the future development plans for Al-Ahsa. In conclusion, ICOMOS considers that the property has not demonstrated Outstanding Universal Value. ICOMOS recommends that Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, should not be inscribed on the World Heritage List.

    Al-Ahsa Oasis (Saudi Arabia) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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    Al-Ahsa Oasis - Wikipedia

    With an area of around 85.4 km (33.0 sq mi), Al-Ahsa Oasis is the largest oasis in the world. A large part of the oasis is located in the Empty Quarter, also referred to as Rub' al Khali in Arabic. This covers almost three-quarters of the land in the oasis, while residential areas constitute 18%. There are more than 2.5 million … See more

    Overview

    Al-Ahsa Oasis (Arabic: الْأَحْسَاء, al-ʾAhsā), also known as al-Ḥasāʾ (الْحَسَاء) or Hajar (هَجَر), is an oasis and historical region in eastern Saudi Arabia. Al-Ahsa Governorate, which makes up much of the country's See more

    Economy and infrastructure

    Al-Ahsa is part of the region known historically for its high skill in tailoring, especially in making bisht, a traditional men's cloak. Al … See more

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    • Eastern Arabia
    • Al-Qarah See more

    Etymology

    Al-Ahsa is the plural form of "Al-Ḥisā" (Arabic: ٱلْحِسَى) which refers to a landscape of accumulated sand with an impermeable layer … See more

    History

    Ancient history
    Al-Ahsa has been inhabited since prehistoric times because of its abundance of water in an … See more

    Tourist sites

    Qasr Ibrahim, built in 1556. 12 locations were defined as the Cultural Landscape of Al-Ahsa Oasis (the World Heritage site)
    1. Eastern … See more

    External links

    • Saudi Arabia portal
    • In Arabic
    • Al-Ahsa municipality website
    • Tor Eigeland, 1970, "The Twice-Used Water", … See more

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    Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape

    WEBAl-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape. In the eastern Arabian Peninsula, the Al-Ahsa Oasis is a serial property comprising gardens, canals, springs, wells and a drainage lake, as well as historical …

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    Al Ahsa: Explore Saudi’s Largest Oasis
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    Al Ahsa Oasis - Visit Saudi Official Website

    WEBA desert oasis of shady palm groves & crystal clear springs, Al Ahsa Oasis stands as a dazzling haven against the harsh and untamed plains of the Rub' Al Khali.