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UNESCO Adds Shaab Fortress Network to Provisional List
UNESCO has included the "Coastal Fortification Network of Southeast Arabia" in Sharjah on its Tentative List of World Heritage sites, aiming to enhance Sharjah's standing on the global cultural heritage map. The network consists of three historically connected sites: Dibba Al-Hisn, Khorfakkan, and Khor Kalba. These sites have been used for over two millennia as strategic maritime passages and serve as evidence of their role in trade, defensive anchorage, and coastal life. They feature archaeological architectural remains that provide insights into trade exchanges across the Indian Ocean from the Neolithic era through the Portuguese period and the Al Qasimi administration. The inclusion raises the number of Emirati sites on the World Heritage List to 16, six of which are in Sharjah. This reflects the emirate's efforts to study and preserve its historical sites according to international standards and affirms a sustainable approach to protecting heritage for future generations.
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