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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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