🏛️ The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area

Saudi Arabia · Asia · Cultural · 19.76°N, 45.16°E

Qaryat Al Faw, also known as Qaryat Dhat Kahil, was once the capital of the Kingdom of Kinda, now an archaeological site. It is located about 100 km south of Wadi ad-Dawasir, and about 700 km southwest of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. The archeological site reveals various features such as residential houses, markets, roads, cemeteries, temples, and water wells.

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Quick facts

Country	Saudi Arabia
Continent / region	Asia
List type	🏛️ Cultural heritage site
Coordinates (approx.)	19.76°N, 45.16°E · view on map

The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area is a cultural World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, in Asia. For the living forecast of the area, open World Weather; the details of why The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area was inscribed are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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