Believed to be the resting place of Eve, Jeddah is an inviting city overlooking the Red Sea. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a growing metropolis with an ancient core; it is revered as the entrance to Mecca and Medina, making it a notable pilgrim site across the world. Jeddah has been a custodian of archaeological finds dating as far back as the Stone Age. These finds are carefully preserved in the city's Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography. Jeddah is also home to the ornate King Saud Mosque and continues to make great strides in developing its skyline with modern architecture, thus making way for landmarks like the King Road Tower. The cyan waters of the Red Sea also make this city an ideal place for water sport enthusiasts.
