Al Ahsa Oasis in now certified by Guinness World Records as the Planet’s largest self-contained Oasis.
Al Ahsa Oasis has also the largest date-palm oasis surrounded by sand in the world.
It has also a UNESCO designated status as a World Heritage site. Over 6,000 years old. It has many National Heritage Sites, as well as Human Settlements dating back to thousands of years.
Al Ahsa Oasis stretches across 85.4 sq.km . Irrigated by more than 280 springs of hot, warm and cold water.
Annual Al Ahsa Date Festival conducted here. Well known for its ‘Khalsah Dates‘.
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SAUDI ARABIA