Seven spectacular Unesco heritage sites from across the Middle East and North Africa

Every year on April 18, the UN celebrates International Day for Monuments and Sites to promote awareness of cultural heritage and diversity

A general view shows an ancient Nabataean carved tomb at the archaeological site of al-Hijr (Hegra), near the northwestern Saudi city of al-Ula, on January 31, 2022. - Dating back to the first century BC, the archaeological site, which is now open to tourists, includes 111 tombs most of which boast a decorated facade, cave drawings and even some pre-Nabataean inscriptions. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)
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Apr 18, 2022
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