Saudi Gazette report
AL-BAHA — The Saudi Heritage Commission has added 184 new cultural, archaeological, and architectural sites in the southern Al-Baha region to the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total number of listed sites in the region to 313.

The registration aims to preserve these sites and highlight their historical and cultural significance as part of the commission’s broader efforts to document and digitize heritage sites across the Kingdom within a modern digital register that supports the preservation of Saudi Arabia’s cultural legacy.

Director of the Heritage Commission branch in Al-Baha Abdulrahman Al-Ghamdi stated that the registration and documentation of heritage and archaeological sites seek to safeguard the Kingdom’s rich historical and cultural heritage. He noted that the commission is developing management, conservation, and protection plans to ensure the sustainability of these sites, in line with a comprehensive vision to enhance the Kingdom’s position as a global destination for heritage and culture.

Al-Baha is home to a remarkable legacy of traditional architecture, reflected in its historic houses, mosques, castles, and fortresses built using local natural materials such as stone, wood, and sand for roofs and columns. These structures embody a deep-rooted heritage of customs, arts, and traditions that form an integral part of the national identity and cultural diversity, while also serving as a valuable source of economic growth.

The region’s heritage villages have become popular destinations for tourists and visitors from within and outside the Kingdom, eager to explore the ancient civilizations shaped by the people of Al-Baha.