Al-Fāw (Arabic: ٱلْفَاو; sometimes transliterated as Fao) is a port town on Al-Faw Peninsula in Iraq near the Shatt al-Arab and the Persian Gulf. The Al Faw Peninsula is part of the Basra Governorate.

The Al-Faw peninsula (Arabic: شبه جزيرة الفاو; also transliterated as Fao or Fawr) is a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, located in the extreme southeast of Iraq.

Qaryat Al Faw (Arabic: قرية الفاو) was the capital of the first Kindah kingdom. It is located about 100 km south of Wadi ad-Dawasir, and about 700 km southwest of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. The Al Faw archeological site reveals various features such as residential houses, markets, roads, cemeteries, temples, and water wells.

Jul 30, 2024 · Nestled at a strategic point on the ancient trade routes of the Arabian Peninsula, Qaryat al-Faw is an archaeological gem that showcases human habitation from prehistoric times to the 5th century. Recent registration on UNESCO’s World Heritage List puts it in the rightly deserved spotlight.

The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area is located at the junction of the Empty Quarter Desert and the Wajid sandstone outcrops of the Jabal Tuwayq Plateau and escarpment in the south of Saudi Arabia.

Aug 4, 2024 · The historic Al-Faw Archeological area has become Saudi Arabia’s 8th UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located at the intersection of the Empty Quarter and the Tuwaiq mountains, Al-Faw’s history spans over 6,000 years and is home to nearly 12,000 archaeological remains.

Aug 4, 2024 · Al-Faw ancient Archaeological site is now recognized as Saudi Arabia's 8th UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled between the Empty Quarter and the Tuwaiq Mountains, Al-Faw's history stretches back over 6,000 years and …

Jul 30, 2024 · Abandoned in the fifth century, Al Faw Saudi has remain from prehistoric times to late the pre-Islamic era. It also feature paleolithic and neolithic tools, the mountain of Khashm Qaryah, rock carving, an ancient water management …

Al Faw, also known as Al Başrah, is a beautiful city located in southern Iraq along the Shatt al-Arab river. With a rich history dating back thousands of years, visitors can expect to see ancient ruins, mosques, and bustling markets.

Jul 28, 2024 · It spans a protected area of 50 square kilometers, surrounded by a buffer zone covering 275 square kilometers. The site lies at the intersection of Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert and the terrain of the Tuwaiq Mountain, forming a narrow corridor known as "Al-Faw."