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Al-Balad
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Al-Balad
Al-Balad is the historical area of Jeddah, the second largest city of Saudi Arabia.It is the historic center of the City of Jeddah which was founded in the 7th century and historically served as the centre of the city. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
Site Information
Country: Saudi Arabia
District: Makkah Region
Site History: 7th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
Date of Inscription: 2014
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