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ECO TOURISM - UMM AL NAR, SHARJAH |
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by Neha Swaminathan | 26-01-2014 23:17
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Ecotourism is a form of tourism meant to educate the traveler. Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered important by environmentalists, so that future generations may experience destinations relatively untouched by human intervention. Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the main attractions. It promotes recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and creation of economic opportunities for local communities. Findings dating back to late Iron Age, the Hellenistic and post-Hellenistic periods have been seen at the 125,000 hectare area of Mleiha, in Sharjah Most of the discoveries have come from Umm Al Nar tomb, including a bronze horse head that was in a Sharjah exhibition from April until October last year. Some of the items recovered from the tomb date to 2000BC.
A visitor's centre is being built to take the tourists to the pre-Islamic Umm Al Nar tomb. The tourists can see many historical things from this old era. The centre's uniqueness is that it is being built according to building practices and conventions from about 300BC – an awesome 2300 years ago. It is a long process according to Sabah Jasim, director of antiquities at Sharjah Department of Culture. In June last year Shurooq, the Sharjah development authority, said that work would be completed by the end of 2014.
Phase two involves building leisure facilities, resorts, lodges and restaurants, the authority said. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, said at the time: "The intent in developing this ecologically and archaeologically sensitive and diverse area is not to damage it by the construction of abundant towers and buildings that would rub out its distinctive characteristics, but rather, to develop it in a viable way that will strengthen its environmental diversity and position and encourage residents to be integrated with this environment through providing sustainable jobs."
I look forward to development of more such eco tourist attractions so that exploitation of nature is avoided during the visits by tourists. |
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12 Comments
Well written. Eco-friendly vacation is an amazing idea.
Posted 31-01-2014 18:33
Eco-tourism is always in my mind while on vacation. Sharjah is a culture rich country & very protective about environment.
Posted 30-01-2014 18:48
Thanks for sharing this very expository article. Nature-based tourism is one of the fastest growing tourism sectors world-wide and even in Africa. It is dependent on the conservation of natural landscapes and wildlife such that the use of ecosytems in this way can jointly promote human well-being and biodiversity protection if well managed.
Posted 28-01-2014 19:37
The article is quite great , but that doesn't mean that whenever tourists visit a country, exploitation of nature is done.On the other hand , tourist help in conserving the environment.
Posted 28-01-2014 18:18
thanks for sharing
Posted 28-01-2014 01:39
thank you for the article, nice point raised.
Posted 27-01-2014 22:46
Great report!!^^
Eco-tourism industry has grown since people become more conscious about their carbon foot print which is truly good thing.
Posted 27-01-2014 20:33
Well said Neha. Our tourism should be eco friendly in nature.
Posted 27-01-2014 19:24
thank you for your informative report and indeed we should look ways to promote eco tourism
Posted 27-01-2014 18:32
Nice report , Neha. Thanks. Sharjah is building many new projects to boost eco-tourism. Infact , Sharjah is perceived as the Cultural Capital of the UAE.
Posted 27-01-2014 14:30
Yeah that in fact is true. Many tourists when they come to our country can create environmental hazards. So, there must be control mechanism in countries to properly aware tourists about such activities. Eco tourist attraction must be promoted.
Posted 27-01-2014 13:15
Wow the article is really informative, Neha! Yes, we should be environmentally aware when we enjoy our holidays.
Posted 27-01-2014 10:57