Sustainable Heritage Preservation Methodologies Adopted at Al-Baha Region in Saudi Arabia

Year 2025, , 68 - 97, 31.01.2025

Mahmoud Mohamed

https://doi.org/10.61807/babdergisi.1399356

Abstract

Due to the negative impact of civilization on the local community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the urban heritage sites of the Kingdom have been subjected to numerous demolition and extinction operations. Recently, the concept of urban preservation has evolved beyond simply restoring and improving heritage sites to encompass preserving heritage within the framework of sustainable development. This approach promotes a long-term balance between protecting the environment and achieving economic and social development. This research aims to evaluate the preservation methodologies and policies applied in three significant case studies in the city of Al-Baha in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The criteria will assess their success in recovering their positive aspects. These three local case studies provide compelling evidence that sustainable development aspects are crucial in advancing toward successful heritage preservation goals. The research employs an inductive methodology to evaluate valuable heritage preservation aspects and propose measures that can be implemented in preservation projects across various regions of Saudi Arabia. In conclusion, the research offers several recommendations that consider promising and appropriate conservation management policies that can be applied in similar projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Keywords

Sustainable development, urban heritage, preservation methodologies, sustainable preservation concepts, preservation management

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