Historic Jeddah

2014

• The third Saudi site registered on the World Heritage List. 
• Old Jeddah or Jeddah Al-Balad is located on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. 
• It was established in the 7th century as a major port for the Indian Ocean trade routes. 
• It transported goods to Mecca and was also a gateway for Muslim pilgrims who arrived there by sea. 
• The historic city of Jeddah represents a thriving center of cultures distinguished by its architectural traditions. 
• It features tower house designs built in the late 19th century by the city's commercial elite •