吉达古城, 通向麦加之门

Historic Jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. From the 7th century AD it was established as a major port for Indian Ocean trade routes, channelling goods to Mecca. It was also the gateway for Muslim pilgrims to Mecca who arrived by sea. These twin roles saw the city develop into a thriving multicultural centre, characterized by a distinctive architectural tradition, including tower houses built in the late 19th century by the city’s mercantile elites, and combining Red Sea coastal coral building traditions with influences and crafts from along the trade routes.

国别	沙特阿拉伯 Saudi Arabia
中文名称	吉达古城, 通向麦加之门
英文名称	Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
遗产类别	文化遗产
登录年份	2014
选入标准	(ii)(iv)(vi)