RIYADH — The Heritage Commission has announced the registration and classification of 500 new sites in the urban heritage register, increasing the total to 4,540 registered diverse urban heritage sites across the Kingdom. These sites highlight the historical depth of Saudi Arabia, which has been home to various civilizations for thousands of years. The newly registered sites are distributed across several regions, with Riyadh leading with 413 sites, followed by Makkah with 39, Al-Baha with 25, and smaller numbers in Hail (6), Jazan (5), Aseer (4), and two sites each in the Eastern, Najran, and Al-Jouf regions. Additionally, Tabuk and Qassim regions each registered one site. The Heritage Commission has reiterated its commitment to preserving the Kingdom"s historical and cultural heritage through continuous documentation and exploration of archaeological sites. The commission is dedicated to developing management, conservation, and protection plans for these sites, ensuring their sustainability as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance Saudi Arabia"s reputation as a global destination for heritage and culture.