CulturalInscribed 2025United Arab Emirates
Faya Palaeolandscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Cultural) located in United Arab Emirates, inscribed in 2025, spanning 29,085 hectares.
About This Site
Located between the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, the property preserves evidence of human occupation from the Middle Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods (210,000–6,000 years ago). Archaeological layers reveal how hunter-gatherers and pastoralists adapted to extreme climates, alternating between arid and rainy periods every 20,000 years. Beyond subsistence activities, early human groups utilized the site's geomorphological features for resource extraction. With diverse water sources and raw materials, Faya provides valuable insights into human resilience in hyper-arid environments.
| Category | Cultural |
| Date Inscribed | 2025 |
| Area | 29,085 ha |
| Cultural Criteria | c3, c4 |
| Location | United Arab Emirates |
Location & Geography
Coordinates
Latitude: 25.0828056, Longitude: 55.8065833
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Faya Palaeolandscape located?
Faya Palaeolandscape is located in United Arab Emirates.
When was Faya Palaeolandscape inscribed as a World Heritage Site?
Faya Palaeolandscape was inscribed by UNESCO in 2025.
What criteria does Faya Palaeolandscape meet?
Faya Palaeolandscape meets the following UNESCO criteria: c3, c4.
How large is Faya Palaeolandscape?
Faya Palaeolandscape spans approximately 29,085 hectares.
Data Source: UNESCO World Heritage Convention · Last updated: April 2026