An Evolving Cultural Landscape
The oasis encompasses gardens, canals, wells, lakes, historic buildings and archaeological sites that trace continuous human settlement in the Gulf from the Neolithic to the present.
Springs & Aflaj
Ain Al-Harra, Ain Umm Saba'a and dozens of other springs fed an intricate aflaj network that distributed water fairly among the gardens for centuries — a unique traditional irrigation system.
Markets & Life
From Souq Al-Qaisariya in Hofuf to Ibrahim Palace and Al-Qarah Mountain, Al-Ahsa weaves a daily life around the palm — harvest, pollination and palm-frond craft.
