First Major Change of Old Jeddah (jan 1, 1950 – jan 1, 1970)
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Physical landscape of the site has drastically changed with the reclamation of large stretches
of land and the construction of the Islamic Port.
A large number of heritage buildings of the old city were razed and replaced by contemporary structures, while the remaining traditional houses were neglected and began
an accelerated process of decay.
Source: UNESCO nomination document, SCTA
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