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Cited by 17Cultural Heritage Management and PreservationUrban Development and Cultural HeritageArchitecture and Cultural Influences

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Fostering National Identity Through Sustainable Heritage Conservation: Ushaiger Village as a Model for Saudi Arabia

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Mazzetto, Silvia·2024·Heritage
DOI 10.3390/heritage8010004
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As the Middle East experiences rapid growth due to its oil wealth, there is a pressing need to balance contemporary development with the preservation of its rich cultural heritage. This study focuses on Ushaiger Village in Saudi Arabia, an example of traditional Najid architecture that was once abandoned and has now been brought back to life through restoration. This research tracks the restoration steps, looks at how old buildings are being reused today, and assesses the effectiveness of these efforts through a survey of 80 local residents and tourists. The results show significant improvements in preserving the village, with over 100 buildings restored using traditional, environmentally friendly materials like mud and limestone. This restoration has won strong support from the community and has boosted the local economy by increasing tourism and supporting local businesses, aligning well with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. This study illustrates that caring for heritage sites can promote economic and environmental health, providing a model for integrating cultural heritage into national development plans. Ushaiger Village’s story highlights the benefits of thoughtful conservation, showing that it can enhance community life and keep cultural identities alive within the Saudi Vision 2030.

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Authors
Mazzetto, S.
Affiliations
Prince Sultan University (SA)
Corresponding author
Mazzetto, Silvia
ORCID
Mazzetto, Silvia
Venue
Heritage
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2024-12-24
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
4
ISSN
2571-9408 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/heritage8010004
OpenAlex
W4405737176
Cited by
13
References
52
Citations by year
2026: 10 · 2025: 3
FWCI
21.83
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Heritage (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Prince Sultan University (n. 112)
  • RIC Research and Initiative Center, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (n. 112)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Archeology (arts and humanities) › Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
  • Social Sciences › Urban Studies › Urban Development and Cultural Heritage
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Archeology (arts and humanities) › Architecture and Cultural Influences
Keywords
sustainable heritage conservation, historic building reuse, heritage tourism, local economic development, Saudi Vision 2030, national identity, heritage and development

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