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Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
Historic Jeddah is located on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. Since the 7th century AD, it has been a major port on the Indian Ocean trade routes, bringing goods to Mecca. It is also the gateway for Muslim pilgrims arriving at Mecca by sea. These two roles have enabled the city to develop into a thriving multicultural centre, characterised by a unique architectural tradition, including tower houses built in the late 19th century by the city's commercial elite, and combining the Red Sea coastal coral building tradition with influences and craftsmanship along the trade routes.
Ancient City of Bosra
Once the capital of the Roman province of Arabia, Bosra was an important stopover on the ancient caravan route to Mecca. Within the city walls are a magnificent 2nd-century Roman theatre, early Christian ruins and several mosques.