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Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah

Arab States

10.933.03 km
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Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah


Identifier 1361
states sa
category cultural
criteria (ii)(iv)(vi)
Title historic jeddah, the gate to makkah
latitude 21.4838886261
longitude 39.1875000000
Region arab states
year 2014
unique number 1968
description historic jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the red sea. from the 7th century ad it was established as a major port for indian ocean trade routes, channelling goods to mecca. it was also the gateway for muslim pilgrims to mecca who arrived by sea. these twin roles saw the city develop into a thriving multicultural centre, characterized by a distinctive architectural tradition, including tower houses built in the late 19th century by the city’s mercantile elites, and combining red sea coastal coral building traditions with influences and crafts from along the trade routes.
8.15 M

Saudi Arabia
846.8 K

Jeddah
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21.4838886261 ° × 39.1875 °

21 ° 29 ′ 02 ″ N × 39 ° 11 ′ 15 ″ E
10.933.03 km

196 ° S>SW
Saudi Arabia, Makkah, Jiddah, Jeddah, Al Balad District, Al Munaqabi Street, JACC3167

Saudi Arabia / Makkah / Jiddah / Jeddah / Al Balad District / Al Munaqabi Street / Al Munaqabi Street, JACC3167 / 22236
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