◉ UNESCO Sites I have visited【Arab States Region】

The classification depends on UNESCO World Heritage Centre .

Bethlehem (Palestine) ★★★★☆

Bethlehem is known as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. There are Nativity Church and historical buildings, and you can feel the faith and history. An ancient sacred site that fascinates visitors.

The whole city itself is a UNESCO Site. Although Palestine is a neighboring country to Israel, it had a completely different culture.

I had a strong image of the conflict in the Gaza Strip, but what struck me was how kind the people were.

Byblos (Lebanon) ★★★☆☆

Byblos has ancient ruins and architecture, cultural attractions and a beautiful coastline. A moving trip where ancient treasures are revived.

A place of historical importance, but nothing remains.

Kadisha Valley (Lebanon) ★★★★★

The Qadisha Valley combines beautiful natural landscapes with important historical and religious sites. With waterfalls, rock walls, lush vegetation, temples and monasteries, you can feel the tranquility and sacredness.

At first, I didn’t notice the existence of a legacy that was too big. I took this picture on the bus on the way home, but after returning to Japan, I realized that it was a World Heritage Site.

Aflaj Irrigation System of Oman (Oman) ★★★★☆

Irrigation = It is to draw water from rivers, groundwater etc., and to artificially supply water and drain water to rice fields and fields in order to grow agricultural products.

The Aflaj Irrigation System of Oman, consisting of five systems, represents over 3,000 similar systems in use today. Its origins may date back to AD 500, with evidence of irrigation systems existing as early as 2500 BC. Gravity is used to channel water from underground sources to support agriculture and daily needs. Water management is based on mutual dependence, communal values, and astronomical observations. Watchtowers defending the water systems reflect the historical significance of the aflaj system. With a declining water table, the aflaj showcase a remarkably preserved land use practice.

It was registered as a UNESCO Site in 2006, it is a recent one. I saw “Falaj Daris” out of the 5 registered.