Analysis of Dumat al-Jandal for UNESCO World Heritage Listing Requirements (Prof. H. Mortada)
Channel: EXARC
Date: 2020-03-26

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Abstract: Dumat al-Jandal is an ancient site in the north of Saudi Arabia. Several civilizations have left their footprints and impacts on the urban and architectural components of this site. In general, Dumat al-Jandal consists of 3 components. The first is a castle which dates back to Roman times, while the second is a mosque that is believed to have been constructed in the 8th century AD. The third part of the site is the al-Dira’ district, whose date of emergence is uncertain, although physical evidence indicates that it is 400-700 years old. This research analyses the urban and architectural aspects of the three components of Dumat al-Jandal. It also discusses their construction materials and the modifications to each building or component throughout history. The historic and architectural characteristics of this site are then considered alongside the registration criteria of the UNESCO World Heritage List as well as similar examples that are already on the List.
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