Salma UNESCO Global Geopark

2025
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UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2025, in Saudi Arabia. Begin your archaeological journey at Faid Museum, where exhibits explore the history of the ancient fortress and provide insight into the region’s cultural heritage. Visit Harrat Hutaymah Crater, a volcanic landscape at 888 metres above sea level, with stony terrain and lava fields typical of the region’s harrat formations. Explore Taba Heritage Village, one of the oldest settlements in the Hail Region, set within a volcanic landscape and surrounded by farmlands and traditional houses.