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Al Uqair Old Port
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Al Uqair Old Port
Al Uqair Old Port is an ancient port dating back to the Ottomans period. It is located in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018 as part of Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape.
Site Information
Country: Saudi Arabia
District: Eastern Region
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 19th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape
Date of Inscription: 2018
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