Component 1563-004 · Historic landmarks
Qasr Ibrahim
Mud walls and palm-trunk roofs in a fortress that gathers mosque, barracks and towers.
UNESCO World Heritage Site · 2018
Al-Ahsa Oasis on the World Heritage List
Al-Ahsa Oasis was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018 (site 1563). The site comprises twelve components; 6 of them are landmarks with their own pages in this guide, listed here in the order of their component numbers on the official list.
Component 1563-005 · Heritage souqs
Qaisariyah Souq
A heritage souq over two centuries old, one of Al-Ahsa's oldest folk and heritage markets and a destination for crafts and local products.
Component 1563-006 · Historic landmarks
Khuzam Palace
A First Saudi State fort on Hofuf's western edge, part of the UNESCO-listed Al-Ahsa Oasis site.
Component 1563-007 · Historic landmarks
Sahood Palace
A massive defensive citadel with seven towers in the heart of Al-Mubarraz, a component of the UNESCO-listed Al-Ahsa Oasis site.
Component 1563-009 · Mosques & religious sites
Jawatha Mosque
One of the oldest mosques in Al-Ahsa and in Islam, and the first place a Friday prayer was held after Medina.
Component 1563-012 · Nature
Al-Asfar Lake
One of the largest bodies of water in the region of the Arabian Gulf, drawing migratory birds and nature lovers.
Official source
The full list of the twelve components and their maps is on the site’s page at the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
