Photo taken shows the archaeological museum of As-Salt, Jordan on July 27, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Photo taken shows the street view of As-Salt, Jordan on July 27, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Photo taken shows the street view of As-Salt, Jordan on July 27, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee voted on Tuesday to inscribe the city of As-Salt located in the northwest of Jordan on the World Heritage Site List, state-run Petra news agency reported.

As-Salt, "the Place of Tolerance and Urban hospitality," became the sixth Jordanian landmark to be declared a World Heritage Site, Petra said.

Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Nayef Fayez said at a press conference that the nomination of As-Salt is of prime importance to Jordan, highlighting social solidarity as a key characteristic of the city.

The remarkable architecture of As-Salt showcased its cultural exchanges that created a "unique mixture of high-level architectural styles," he added.

The 44th session of the World Heritage Committee is being virtually held and chaired from Fuzhou, China.