Sharjah's Faya palaeolandscape in the running for Unesco World Heritage status - in pictures

  • Faya, an archeological site of huge significance in Sharjah, secured Unesco World Heritage status this year. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Faya, an archeological site of huge significance in Sharjah, secured Unesco World Heritage status this year. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The historic area is believed to have been home to humans more than 210,000 years ago
    The historic area is believed to have been home to humans more than 210,000 years ago
  • The mountainous terrain of the Faya area, which was one of 30 sites being considered by the UN cultural body
    The mountainous terrain of the Faya area, which was one of 30 sites being considered by the UN cultural body
  • Buhais Geology Park is based in the heart of the sprawling Faya palaeolandscape
    Buhais Geology Park is based in the heart of the sprawling Faya palaeolandscape
  • The Buhais Geology Park helps shine a light on the rich history of the ancient area
    The Buhais Geology Park helps shine a light on the rich history of the ancient area
  • The Faya palaeolandscape features a chain of limestone outcrops called jebels stretching 20 kilometres, formed more than 90 million years ago
    The Faya palaeolandscape features a chain of limestone outcrops called jebels stretching 20 kilometres, formed more than 90 million years ago
  • Plans are in place to protect the palaeolandscape and recognise its important role in the region's history
    Plans are in place to protect the palaeolandscape and recognise its important role in the region's history