Leading heritage experts gather in AlUla for World Archaeological Summit arabnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from arabnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
5th World Heritage Site Managers' Forum Begins with an Engaging Online Session unesco.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from unesco.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
RIYADH: The rich history of Uqair, one of Saudi Arabia’s first and oldest seaports located 100 km south of Dammam on the Kingdom’s east coast, has been showcased in a major festival this year. The Noqush Festival, which kicked off on Jan. 12, will conclude on Tuesday, and highlights the diplomatic and economic significance of the port over the years, including the history of
JEDDAH: The Saudi Heritage Commission has announced that it will implement plans to survey and uncover buried heritage in the Red Sea in collaboration with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, the King Abdulaziz University and the University of Naples in Italy. The commission said that plans will include surveying the Red Sea waters, from Umluj to Ras
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JEDDAH: The Saudi Heritage Commission has identified 253 significant new sites in Asir and Hail provinces, adding to its growing National Antiquities Register that aims to record the country’s history. Dr. Jasir Al-Herbish, CEO of the commission, said there are 141 sites in Asir and 112 in Hail. Al-Herbish said the sites include a large number of inscriptions, drawings, and
MAKKAH: Archaeological discoveries in the Kingdom have led Saudis to learn ancient languages like Thamudiyah, Musnad, Lihyaniyya, and Safaiyyah so they can decipher inscriptions and carvings on rocks to unlock the secrets of the past. Saudi universities have dedicated courses for these languages and ways to learn them, which is having a positive impact on exploratory trips and
Does Saudi Arabia's ancient Firzan water canal deserve UNESCO's attention? arabnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from arabnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
RIYADH: The Saudi Heritage Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Elm, a leading digital-solutions company, to cooperate in a number of ways. In particular, it relates to the protection of cultural heritage sites in the Kingdom through the use of digital systems and technical programs, along with the smart operation of the sites and enhancement of the visitor experience. The agreement was signed at the authority’s headquarters in King Abdul Aziz Historical Center, Riyadh, by the organization’s CEO Jasir Al-Herbish, and Abdulrahman Al-Jadhai, the CEO of Elm. It includes plans for consultative research to determine the current status of the protection of antiquities and urban heritage at archaeological and heritage sites in the Kingdom, along with levels of awareness in communities of the importance of preserving the nation’s heritage. In addition, there will be a study of the global methods of managing and operating cultural heritage sites in ways that enhance the experience for visitors by ensuring that they receive the best possible services.