Sharjah : Gateway to the Trucial States / Sharjah Archaeology Authority.

The book presents the historical significance of Sharjah and its role in shaping security and maritime trade networks in the Gulf region, documenting its heritage sites and highlighting its position as a gateway to the Trucial States.

Includes historical and contemporary photographs and rare maps, including a map showing the ancient name of Sharjah (Sarca), attributed to Ptolemy (1478–1508).

Executive Summary: State Party; State, Province or Region; Name of Property; Geographical coordinates to the nearest second; Textual description of the boundary; Criteria under which property is nominated; Proposed Statement of Outstanding Universal Value; Name and contact information of official local institute.

Identification of the Property: Country; State, Province or Region; Name of Property; Geographical Coordinates; Boundaries of the nominated properties and buffer zones; Area of nominated property and proposed buffer zones.

Description: Description of property and significant features; History and development.

Justification for Inscription: Brief synthesis; Criteria under which the inscription is proposed; Statement of integrity; Statement of authenticity; Protection and management requirements; Comparative analysis.

State of Conservation and Factors Affecting the Property: Present state of conservation; Factors affecting the property.

Protection and Management of the Property: Ownership; Protective legislation; Means of implementing protective measures; Existing plans related to the municipality and region; Property management plan or other management system; Sources and levels of finance; Sources of expertise and training; Visitor facilities and infrastructure; Policies and programmes related to presentation and promotion; Staffing levels and expertise.

Monitoring: Key indicators for measuring state of conservation; Administrative arrangements for monitoring; Results of previous reporting exercises.

Documentation: Photographs and audiovisual image inventory; Texts relating to protective designation; Copies of property management plans; Form and date of most recent records; Address where inventory and archives are held; Bibliography; Glossary; List of figures.

This book documents the inscription of the Heart of Sharjah and Sharjah Fort on the ICESCO Heritage List in the Islamic World, following the presentation of the registration certificate to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi on 28 February 2023. It highlights Sharjah’s historical importance as a major maritime trade center in the Gulf and the Indian Ocean during the nineteenth century, and its role in regional and international relations, including with British authorities. The book presents rare documents, photographs, and maps, including a map showing the ancient name of Sharjah (Sarca), attributed to Ptolemy between 1478 and 1508. It also outlines ICESCO’s standards for heritage preservation and management, and documents the site's architectural, cultural, and conservation characteristics.