Tourism in the Middle East and North Africa : historical monuments Archaeological cities and pyramids
It is the heat season, which is from the beginning of the month of february until the end of the month of october. which means annual holidays in most North African and Middle Eastern countries.
And during the annual holidays in these countries, tourism is booming. whether it is domestic tourism or foreign tourism. ,sadly. despite the tourist potential of these countries, they are still unknown to the world's population . this makes tourism indicators weak in these countries.
Also, these countries do not have modern means of advertising. suitable for making known what it is rich in. from the tourist attractions, historical places, landmarks, beautiful landscapes, places of religious tourism, or even introducing the lifestyle and cultures of its diverse peoples.
As for the Arab Gulf states, especially the Emirates, ( Dubai) . it is a destination for many tourists throughout the year. This small country has managed to occupy an advanced position among the countries of the world. as a tourist destination for foreigners.
Seven Wonders of the World :
As an important note:
only North African and Middle Eastern countries. it still has one of the true Seven Wonders of the world:
- the Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt): which is the only remaining structure of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the world .
In the past,
- the hanging gardens were in Babylon,( Iraq) ,
- and the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt).
Which means three out of the total of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world .
The city of Petra (in Jordan) was recently added as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
UNESCO, North Africa and the Middle East :
Historical monuments :
there are many monuments and historical places in the countries of North Africa and the Middle East : where we find
1- North Africa
- the pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
- the city of Sévar in Algeria - was classified by UNESCO as the largest and oldest urban city in the world. The only one Bermuda Triangle in the desert- .
We also find in those countries. many places classified globally within the UNESCO heritage. where North African countries own half of the historical places and sites . among the African world heritage :
- Morocco (9)
- Algeria (7)
- Egypt (7)
- Libya (5)
- Tunisia (8)
2- the Middle East
In the countries of the Middle East, we find world cultural and heritage sites in:
- Sultanate of Oman (6)
- Syria (6)
- Saudi Arabia (5)
- Jordan (5)
- Lebanon (5)
- Iraq (5)
- Yemen (4)
- Qatar (1) )
- Palestine (3)
- Bahrain (2)
- UAE (1)
- Iran (23)
- Turkey (18)
- Cyprus (3)
- Israel (7)
The most important historical sites and archaeological cities in North Africa and the Middle East, according to UNESCO classification :
North Africa :
- Algeria: the city of the Kasbah : is the most beautiful marine site in the mediterranean . the city of Gimla : an amazing roman organization, in harmony with the mountainous sites. Ghardaia . Tassili. Timgad...
- Egypt : Cairo . Giza Pyramids. St . Catherine's Monastery, Valley of the King...
- Libya: Old Ghadames town. Lebda al-Kubra. Sabratha. Acacus mountains.
- Morocco: Marrakesh. Essaouira, Fez, Meknes, Tétouan, Mazagan...
- Tunisia: Ksar El Jem, Carthage, Kairouan, Sousse, Bizerte...
Middle east :
- Sultanate of Oman: Bahla Castle. Irrigation systems. The historical city of Qalhat...
- Syria: Palmyra, Aleppo. Castle of the Knights and Citadel of Salah al-Din. Old Damascus ....
- Saudi Arabia: Madain Saleh . Jeddah, Mecca,...
- Jordan: Petra. Baptism. Wadi Rum Reserve...
- Lebanon: Baalbek. Byblos.....
- Iraq: Ashur. The city of the marshes. Arbil Castle.
- Yemen: Old Sana'a. Socotra Archipelago. Old Shibam and its wall..
- Qatar: Al Zubarah Archaeological Site.
- Palestine: Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Old City of Hebron...
- Bahrain: Bahrain Fort
- Emirates: Cultural Sites of Al Ain
- Iran: Naqsh-e-.Jehan Square. Bam city. Armenian monastic Ensembles . Historic Schuster Hydraulic System. The Sassanian archaeological Landscape of the Fars region. Hyrcanian Forest. Dasht-e Lut.....
- Turkey: the historical city of Troy. Diyarbakir Castle. Goreme National Park. Mount Nemrut. Historical Areas of Istanbul. Selimiye Mosque.....
- Cyprus: Paphos. Painted Churches in Troodos Region ...
- Israel: despite the recent creation of the State of Israel. UNESCO has designated sites belonging to Israel. within World Heritage. The conflict still exists between the Palestinians and the Israelis About the historical heritage of the region : the ancient city of Acre. Biblical Tels. desert cities in the Negev.
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