Historic site, Saudi Arabia appreciates the support of the RI at UNESCO

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Indonesia who has provided support to Saudi Arabia which has successfully integrated the United Arab Emirates. one of the historic sites, Oasis Al-Ahsa on the World Heritage List.

Indonesia supported the Forum of the 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee in Manama Bahrain from 24 June to 4 July 2018.

Oasis Al-Ahsa is a natural site in the eastern region from Saudi Arabia. He was recognized by the ambbadador of Indonesia to Saudi Arabia, Agus Maftuh Abegebriel, by telephone by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as president of al-Hai & ah Amah li. Siyahah Wal Turas al-Watany (National Agency of Tourism and Heritage of Saudi Arabia), Saturday afternoon June 29, 2018.

The Indonesian delegation with the 20 most prestigious member countries of the committee approved the inscription of Oasis Al Ahsa on the World Heritage List. The President of the Indonesian delegation entrusted Dr. Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan, Ambbadador LBBP RI Paris / Watap RI UNESCO

Some sites of Saudi history are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mada in Saleh is the first heritage recognized by UNESCO on the list of World Heritage Sites in 2008.

There is also the district of At-Turaif in Dir & # 39; iyah (2010), Jeddah Historical Gateway to Makkah / Baabul Makkah (2014), as well as ancient paintings or rock art to Ha (II) (2015).

More recently, UNESCO inscribed Oasis Al-Ahsa on the World Heritage List at the 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee in Manama, Bahrain, 29 June 2018.

Photo: Doc. KBRI Riyadh Forum of the 42nd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Manama, Bahrain

Maftuh explained that one of the most controversial historical legacies is the Mada site in Saleh, considered like the cursed city of Thamud and condemned because of anarchy to God.

Many Saudi religious clerics even forbid visiting this site. However, after a thorough review, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia opened the Mada region in Saleh as a tourist destination.

"We visited this site with special planes from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, observing rocky carved mountains like Petra Jordan, but not so well organized," Ambbadador Abegebriel said in a statement received. CNNIndonesia.com, Monday (2/7).

"We are also witnessing a camel drink. It's a big leap in the history of Saudi civilization that has begun to move from a rigid and rigid textual interpretation to a moderate understanding." says Abegebriel.

In a conversation with Prince Sultan, the second son of King Salman who is also the first Saudi astronaut, Ambbadador Abegebriel confirmed that Indonesia is ready to cooperate to treat ancient sites as a cultural heritage ng must be preserved.

In addition, Ambbadador Abegebriel, who also teaches at the INN Sunan Kalijaga, is convinced that Indonesia has experience in conserving and preserving ancestral cultures such as the Temple of Borobudur and the Prambanan Temple. Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who is also the younger brother of Prince Sultan bin Salman, claims that the Saudis will seriously advocate for a moderate Islam capable of dialogue with the civilizations of all nations, "said the president. Ambbadador Abegebriel

Primitive sites to Saudi Arabia, but ignorant (pre-Islamic) markets will receive serious attention.

Photography: Special Doctor The Ambbadador of Indonesia to Saudi Arabia Agus Maftuh Abegebriel with his wife during a visit to Mad in Saleh.

One of them is Souq Ukaz (Ukaz market) which is a popular market during the time of the The Ukaz market is very legendary among the poets of the epoch. e.

"Next week with Royal Air Installations, Inshallah we will visit the cultural city of Souq Ukaz, in the Thaif region," said Ambbadador Abegebriel. (nat)