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Zawya
13-07-2025
- Science
- Zawya
UNESCO cements UAE's historical significance by inscribing Sharjah's Faya as the only Arab World Heritage Site inscription this year
Bodour Al Qasimi: The inscription of the Faya Palaeolandscape affirms Sharjah's contribution to the cradle of early human history and highlights the Arabian Peninsula's central role in humanity's journey out of Africa. We remain fully committed to protecting Faya and preserving our ancestors' legacy so it continues to inspire generations worldwide. Faya Palaeolandscape has achieved a monumental milestone, becoming the latest addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Faya Palaeolandscape bears one of the oldest and most continuous records of early human presence in arid environments for over 200,000 years, documenting the deep roots of cultural traditions in the region. UNESCO's historic recognition for Faya also highlights the Arabian Peninsula's central role in humanity's journey out of Africa. New research and archaeological discoveries conducted by Sharjah Archaeological Authority (SAA), in collaboration with global experts, prove that Faya served as a destination for early human settlement; not only a transit point for migration. As one of the earliest continuous records of human existence outside Africa, it affirms our ancestors' ingenuity and our region's contribution to the cradle of early human history. Over the past 30 years, scientists have excavated the Faya site, uncovering 18 distinct archaeological layers of earth, each representing a different period of human activity. Paris: The UAE has crossed a major milestone in heritage preservation as the 47th annual UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris has reached a consensus decision to inscribe Sharjah's Faya Palaeolandscape in its prestigious list. The cultural heritage property, situated in the emirate's central region in the UAE, has been recognised for its outstanding universal value (OUV) for holding one of the world's oldest and most continuous records of early human presence in arid environments over 200,000 years. The Faya Palaeolandscape is an intact fossil desert landscape. Faya's critical role as a repeated destination for habitation has fundamentally altered our understanding of prehistoric life in Southeast Arabia, and represents a significant milestone in human evolution. This is what makes the inscription of Faya on the World Heritage List extremely significant. Until the inscription of Faya, desert Paleolithic sites were not represented in the World Heritage List. Under the 'Cultural Landscape' category, this year, Faya Paleolandscape was the only Arab nomination considered by the World Heritage Committee, making this achievement even more historic and meaningful for Sharjah, UAE and the wider region. Faya now stands as the second site in the UAE to receive this recognition, after The Cultural Sites of Al Ain inscribed in 2011. The inscription of Faya Palaeolandscape globally affirms Sharjah's and the UAE's place as a cradle of early human history. There are currently 96 UNESCO World Heritage Sites inscribed across the Arab States region, spanning a total of 18 different countries. Deserts represent 20% of global habitats. They are located at critical waypoints of humanity's journey to the colonisation of the entire planet. Their settlement reflects a critical chapter of humanity's past. Unlike areas traditionally viewed as mere corridors for human migration, decades of interdisciplinary research at Faya have revealed it as a repeated destination for habitation, fundamentally altering our understanding of prehistoric life in Southeast Arabia. Over 30 years of meticulous excavations, led by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) in collaboration with international institutions such as the University of Tübingen that specialises in prehistory archaeology and Oxford Brookes University's department on palaeoenvironment study, have uncovered 18 distinct archaeological layers. This historic inscription reinforces the UAE and Sharjah's consistent efforts and importance in safeguarding humanity's shared heritage and highlights the decades-long commitment of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to scientific research, cultural preservation and global collaboration. 'The inscription affirms Sharjah's contribution to the cradle of early human history' Accepting this historic recognition on behalf of the UAE and Sharjah, Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, who serves as the official ambassador for Faya's nomination file, thanked the World Heritage Committee's Chair and distinguished members for recognising that Faya's story is part of the shared story of humanity. 'On behalf of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Sharjah, I extend our deepest thanks to the World Heritage Committee, the Advisory Bodies, and the World Heritage Centre for this historic recognition', she continued, adding, 'the inscription of the Faya Palaeolandscape affirms Sharjah's contribution to the cradle of early human history and highlights the Arabian Peninsula's central role in humanity's journey out of Africa. The stone tools found at Faya, over 200,000 years old, are testimony of our ancestors' ingenuity and the deep roots of human cultural tradition in our region.' 'We remain fully committed to protecting this site and honouring those who came before us by ensuring their legacy continues to inspire generations around the world,' she concluded. 'Faya now belongs to all the peoples of the world, just as it did over 200,000 years ago' According to H.E. Eisa Yousif, Director-General, Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA): 'The UAE and Sharjah resonate deeply with the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's ethos of the universal belonging of inscribed sites, and we strongly promote free cultural and humanistic exchange even in a world with borders. The human race has thrived as a result of the fluidity of movement and free exploration that the old world order allowed us. Therefore, we are equally proud and happy to bring Faya Paleolandscape into the fold of the UNESCO World Heritage List, as a result of which it now belongs to all the peoples of the world, just as it did more than 200,000 years ago.' 'This inscription is the culmination of a carefully coordinated effort combining scientific rigor, cultural stewardship, and international diplomacy - all aligned with Sharjah's broader 30-year vision to integrate heritage, education, and community development', he further noted. Sharjah formally submitted the nomination file for Faya to UNESCO in February 2024, after 12 years of preparation of the nomination dossier and the property. These preparations have been informed and enriched by more than 30 years of intensive archaeological work, environmental studies, and conservation planning. Faya Palaeolandscape has received this global recognition after undergoing a rigorous evaluation based on UNESCO's established criteria designed to ensure that only those sites with exceptional significance and future relevance are included. Sharjah shares a future plan for Faya demonstrating continued commitment to protecting global human and cultural heritage The UAE and Sharjah have established a robust management and conservation plan (2024–2030) for the Faya Palaeolandscape. This initiative aims to uphold the site's Outstanding Universal Value according to UNESCO standards, while being continually committed to promoting research, education, and sustainable tourism. It serves as a prime example of integrating heritage preservation with scientific exploration and community involvement This commitment is also demonstrated in Sharjah's past efforts in this field. For 11 years, Faya Paleolandscape has been a cornerstone site within UNESCO's Human Evolution, Adaptations, Dispersals and Social Developments (HEADS) Programme, alongside iconic sites like Klasies River Caves and Wonderwerk Cave in Africa. This long standing partnership between UNESCO and Faya Paleolandscape underscores the site's role in advancing global palaeoanthropological research, environmental studies, and international heritage cooperation. What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located. The World Heritage List includes 1226 properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value. These include 955 cultural, 231 natural and 40 mixed properties in 168 States Parties. For more information, visit
The National
13-07-2025
- The National
A look back at the UAE's first Unesco World Heritage site in Al Ain as Sharjah joins the list
Sharjah's Faya palaeolandscape has won Unesco World Heritage Status. The ancient desert in central Sharjah boasts one of the world's oldest and most uninterrupted records of human presence, dating back more than 210,000 years. By placing on the prestigious Unesco list, the site has joined global historical landmarks, such as Taj Mahal in India, the Great Wall of China and the pyramids in Egypt. It is only the second in the UAE to win the World Heritage Status. In July 2011, Unesco inscribed several sites in Al Ain to its esteemed list. The places were added as a single site: the Cultural Sites of Al Ain. They included cultural locations in Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases areas, featuring tombs from the Bronze Age and complex ancient irrigation systems that supplied the oasis city. Al Ain has been inhabited since the Neolithic era and has remnants of several prehistoric cultures dating from the Bronze Age and Iron Age. Its strategic location on ancient trade routes between Oman, the Arabian Gulf and Mesopotamia propelled its development. The sites inscribed on the Unesco list provide 'testimony to ancient sedentary human occupation in a desert region', the agency wrote. It also highlights the shift of regional cultures from hunting and gathering traditions to sedentism with agriculture. Among the places inscribed on the list were the Jebel Hafeet Tombs. The site was the first to be excavated in Al Ain, after being discovered by a Danish team in 1961. The dome-shaped tombs date back 5,000 years and mark the beginning of the Bronze Age in the UAE. They housed the remains of two to five people, who were buried in crouched positions with artefacts and personal belongings. The tombs were discovered as collapsed stones. Meticulous restorations were conducted to bring the tombs to a form that resembles their original state. Forty of the tombs, which are about three metres tall, have been restored. Another entry on the Unesco list was the Hili Archaeological Site, which shows the earliest evidence of an agricultural village in the UAE, dating back to 2,500BC. The site features the famous ancient irrigation system, known as al falaj. The channels carry water from underground and provide a constant flow throughout the oasis. The site also has the largest collection of ancient tombs and buildings in the country. The largest of them is the Grand Tomb, which has a carving of two people and an oryx above the entrance. In its day, it stood four metres tall and was 14 metres in diameter. More than 500 objects, including beads and pottery, were found when the site was excavated by a Danish group in 1965. A team from Iraq led the restoration efforts a decade later. While the tombs and the archaeological sites in Al Ain provide ample evidence of the city's ancient life, its oases are also troves in themselves, providing information about how people lived in the area millennia ago. The largest one, Al Ain Oasis, covers 1,200 hectares and has more than 147,000 date palms. While the oasis is famous for its palms, there are also mango, banana, lemon and fig trees. The oasis is irrigated by al falaj system, which serves hundreds of farms. The farms were passed on from generation to generation and are now run by more than 500 farmers. The farms have now been largely endowed to charity, and are managed by the UAE's General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments. Even before Unesco added the oases to the heritage list, authorities were careful to keep the historical places intact when they conducted the urban planning for Al Ain. The city was built around the oases in a way that would preserve the ancient sites. A version of this story was first published on September 22, 2023
UAE Moments
11-07-2025
- Science
- UAE Moments
A Sharjah Site Receives UNESCO World Heritage Status
The Faya Palaeolandscape in Sharjah has officially been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, a milestone marking international recognition of one of the world's oldest and most continuous records of early human occupation in the Middle East. Located in Sharjah's Central Region near Jebel Faya, this prehistoric site preserves a near-continuous settlement layer dating back over 210,000 years, from the Middle Palaeolithic to the Neolithic era. Excavations have uncovered 18 distinct archaeological layers, revealing how early Homo sapiens adapted to dramatic climatic changes through sophisticated tool-making and environmental adaptation. Archaeologists discovered 80,000-year-old elongated stone tools crafted using a complex technique called bidirectional reduction, showcasing remarkable cognitive skill and resourcefulness. These multipurpose tools were tailored for hunting, processing plants, and crafting, reflecting an advanced cultural and technological understanding. The nomination was evaluated during UNESCO's 47th World Heritage Committee session in Paris on Friday. Spearheaded by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, official ambassador for the nomination, along with Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, who formally approved the site boundaries for UNESCO submission.
The National
11-07-2025
- The National
Sharjah site wins Unesco World Heritage status
An area of huge archaeological significance in Sharjah has won Unesco World Heritage Status. The Faya palaeolandscape is the second site in the UAE to be placed on the Unesco list – the other is in Abu Dhabi – an achievement that is set to have major knock-on effects for culture and tourism. The ancient desert location in central Sharjah features one of the world's oldest and most uninterrupted records of early human presence, dating back more than 210,000 years. The honour was announced at the 47th session of Unesco's World Heritage Committee in Paris on Friday. The Faya site joins a list that includes Egypt's pyramids, India's Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China. To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one out of 10 selection criteria, such as being "an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history". There are two types of world heritage sites – cultural and natural – with Faya listed under the former. 'As one of the most important archaeological sites around the world, Faya palaeolandscape is a living testament to humanity's early presence in this region,' said Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, who is ambassador for the Faya Palaeolandscape World Heritage Nomination. "For over 210,000 years, this site has borne witness to the story of human innovation, resilience, and adaptation in an arid environment.' The Faya palaeolandscape refers broadly to the Faya range - a chain of limestone outcrops - and the surrounding area of rolling desert. Today, it is peaceful place of sand dunes and limestone ridges. But what happened there is helping to reshape our understand of human history. Over the past 30 years, scientists have excavated the Faya site, uncovering 18 layers, each representing a different period of human occupation. These discoveries offer a fresh understanding of human migration from Faya. It challenges assumptions that the Arabian Peninsula served only as a corridor for migration from Africa. People may have made a home at Faya and used a southern corridor across modern-day Yemen to settle there. They could have exploited changes in temperatures and rainfall to build longer-term settlements. Artefacts found at the site such as hand made tools indicate a sophisticated level of occupation unique to the area. Faya was added to Unesco's tentative list in 2023 and formally submitted for nomination last year. The work that has gone into the site – from excavations to studies to research - stretches back decades. The UAE has also developed a management plan for the Faya Palaeolandscape, which will guide its conservation, research and visitor engagement until 2030 This plan also aligns with Unesco's world heritage standards, ensuring that the site is preserved while also allowing for continued exploration and education. The UAE has currently one site on the heritage list. The cultural sites of Al Ain were collectively added in 2011.
The National
10-07-2025
- The National
Unesco nomination for Sharjah's Faya an extraordinary journey, says Sheikha Bodour
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi has told how Sharjah's historic Faya being nominated as a Unesco World Heritage Site is a moment she will always cherish. In an interview with The National, Sheikh Bodour reflected on the "extraordinary" journey that has led to this point, her personal connection to the land and people of Faya who have gone before and future plans for a site of extraordinary archaeological significance. Her comments come as the UN's cultural body is to make a decision on whether to grant the site - known as the 'Faya palaeolandscape' - World Heritage Status with a decision expected from July 11 to 13. The nomination underlines how the site is one of huge archaeological importance that is reshaping ideas of human history. The Faya palaeolandscape refers broadly to the Faya range - a chain of limestone outcrops called jebels stretching 20 kilometres from the northeast to the southwest formed more than 90 million years ago - and the surrounding area of rolling desert. Palaeo means ancient. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, centre, ambassador of the Faya Palaeolandscape World Heritage Nomination, at the Unesco meeting in Paris this week. 'As one of the most important archaeological sites around the world, Faya Palaeolandscape is a living testament to humanity's early presence in this region,' said Sheikh Bodour, who is ambassador for the Faya Palaeolandscape World Heritage Nomination. 'For over 210,000 years, this site has borne witness to the story of human innovation, resilience and adaptation in an arid environment.' How do sites win heritage status? To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria such as being "an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history". There are two types of world heritage sites – cultural and natural – with Faya listed under the former. If awarded the honour, Faya would join a distinguished list that includes Egypt's pyramids, India's Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China. It is a complex and exhaustive process, however. The committee can defer a decision to ask for more information. Some may not be recommended and existing sites can be removed from the list. Faya was added to Unesco's tentative list in 2023 and formally nominated for world heritage status last year. But the work that has gone into the site – from excavations to studies to research - stretches back decades. Sheikha Bodour, who is leading the Sharjah team at the Unesco meeting in France, said the official journey towards the nomination of Faya 'has been nothing short of extraordinary' combining scientific diligence along with huge passion and belief in the site's potential. 'This work is not easy but it is essential,' she said. 'Every person involved in this journey — from archaeologists to community members — has contributed to something that will stand the test of time.' Treasured moment Speaking on a personal level, Sheikh Bodour said the nomination was the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance and belief, and is a moment she 'will always cherish'. 'When I stand at Faya, I feel a deep connection; not just to the land but to the people who walked here long before us,' she said. 'They may not have known that one day we would be here, honouring their legacy but I believe they would be proud. Proud that we cared enough to protect what they left behind and to share their story with the world. It is a deeply emotional experience, one that I carry with me every time I think of this site and the journey it represents.' Faya is one of 30 landmark sites in the running for Unesco World Heritage status. Chris Whiteoak / The National The site is of crucial significance. Contrary to the long-held belief that the Arabian Peninsula served only as a corridor for migration from Africa, it is thought that people made a home at Faya. Those migrating from Africa could have even landed at Faya through a southern corridor across modern day Yemen rather than crossing intro Arabia farther north. It is further thought those present there could have taken advantage of climate changes and rains that turned the desert into lakes and grassland at times to build more long-term settlements. She pointed to the discoveries of stone tools uncovered at the site – some more than 200,000 years old – and how these discoveries had challenged the 'conventional understanding of early human migration'. 'For so long, we've viewed the Arabian Peninsula as a mere passageway, but Faya proves that it was a destination — a home, where humans settled, adapted and thrived. It shows us that our ancestors were not just surviving, but innovating, exchanging, and creating culture,' she said. Sheikh Bodour said for Sharjah to have a Unesco site, would be a recognition of the emirate's commitment to preserving the past but also 'not just a win for Sharjah but for the UAE and the entire region". 'To have Faya inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List will not just be a moment of pride for Sharjah and the UAE — it will be a recognition of the broader significance of the Arabian Peninsula in the global story of human evolution." Looking ahead, the UAE has also developed a management plan for the Faya, which will guide its conservation, research and visitor engagement to 2030. 'We are committed to making sure that Faya is not just a site of the past, but a place that continues to inspire and inform the future,' said Sheikha Bodour. The UAE has currently one site on the heritage list. The cultural sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa bint Saud and Oases areas) were collectively added in 2011. To date, Unesco has inscribed 1,223 cultural and natural sites in 168 countries on the list. 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