Unit 8 (RW): UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia

According to this reading, how many UNESCO sites in the KSA are discussed?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

Which site in Saudi Arabia is the largest oasis in the world?

• Al Ahsa Oasis

• Hegra Archaeological Site

• At-Turaif district

• Historic Jeddah

Which site in Saudi Arabia is the largest conserved site for the Nabataean civilization?

• Al Ahsa Oasis

• Hegra Archaeological Site

• At-Turaif district

• Historic Jeddah

Which site in Saudi Arabia was the first capital of Saudi Arabia?

• Al Ahsa Oasis

• Hegra Archaeological Site

• At-Turaif district

• Historic Jeddah

Where is Old Jeddah located?

• Along the eastern shore of the Red Sea

• In the Hail region

• In the Al Ahsa Oasis

• In the At-Turaif district

What does the rock art of the Hail region depict?

• Hunting, fauna, flora, and lifestyles

• Historical buildings and archaeological sites

• Gardens, canals, springs, and wells

• Urban and architectural ensembles and palaces

What is the significance of the Hima Cultural Area? (Select more than one answer.)

• It is on an ancient caravan route

• It is the largest oasis in the world

• It served as an important port for trade routes

• It contains a substantial collection of rock art images

What is the main purpose of Saudi Arabia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

• To protect natural resources

• To promote tourism

• To preserve cultural and historical importance

• To encourage international cooperation

Which site in Saudi Arabia reflects human settlement in the Gulf of Saudi Arabia?

• Al Ahsa Oasis

• Hegra Archaeological Site

• At-Turaif district

• Historic Jeddah

What is the Al Ahsa Oasis comprised of?

• Gardens, canals, springs, and wells

• Historical buildings and archaeological sites

• Urban and architectural ensembles and palaces

• Petroglyphs carved by earlier settlers