Charitable society overview | |
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Formed | 17 May 2010 |
Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Charitable society executive |
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Website | http://shps.org.sa/Pages/default.aspx |
The Saudi Heritage Preservation Society (SHPS) is a Saudi charitable society established on 17 May 2010 and concerned with the preservation of national heritage where the constituent meeting was held in the National Museum of Saudi Arabia. [1] It has been registered by UNESCO as an international nongovernmental organization in safeguarding heritage. [2]
On 12 July 2019, UNESCO signed a letter with the Saudi Minister of Culture of In which Saudi Arabia contribute US$25 million to UNESCO for the preservation of heritage. [3]
In 2013, the society launched several projects emphasizing on protecting and documenting archaeological sites and old buildings. [4] Moreover, the projects involve initiatives towards sculptures and skills associated with traditional arts and crafts through launching awareness campaigns and seasonal competitions. [4]
There are six elements inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list and five properties inscribed in the World Heritage List. [5] [6]
Elements inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity:
Properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site: