(Photo feature by Fawaz Esmairan)
JEDDAH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Historic Jeddah, known as Al-Balad, was built on a beautiful coastal land, where ancient homes were transformed using the latest technologies and expertise into art galleries, gathering people from different cultures.
Al-Balad's authentic architectural style with 'Al-Rawashin balcony' hanging overhead on every building, was listed on UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site in 2014.
Al-Balad unveils a human heritage with eight gates, each is known for its historical stories, in addition to various ancient houses praised for their distinctive designs and the names of their families. (end) fn.ahm