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Diriyah Global Seminar Exploring Mosaic of Cultural Encounters Kicks off

The event also aims to showcase the archaeological discoveries and cultural and historical heritage of Diriyah, which dates back more than 600 years - SPA
The event also aims to showcase the archaeological discoveries and cultural and historical heritage of Diriyah, which dates back more than 600 years - SPA
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Diriyah Global Seminar Exploring Mosaic of Cultural Encounters Kicks off

The event also aims to showcase the archaeological discoveries and cultural and historical heritage of Diriyah, which dates back more than 600 years - SPA
The event also aims to showcase the archaeological discoveries and cultural and historical heritage of Diriyah, which dates back more than 600 years - SPA

Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) launched the two-day Diriyah Global Seminar, which is organized by the authority under the theme "Diriyah: A Mosaic of Cultural Encounters", SPA reported.

Inaugurated by DGDA CEO Jerry Inzerillo, the event that aims to ignite intellectual curiosity, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration and academic research will be attended by a diverse range of local and global scholars, researchers, and specialists, alongside a group of students. The event also aims to showcase the archaeological discoveries and cultural and historical heritage of Diriyah, which dates back more than 600 years.

Emphasizing the significance of the event, Inzerillo said: "The Diriyah Global Seminar underscores our commitment to establishing one of the world's greatest cultural gathering places — a space that nurtures creativity and innovation and serves as a global platform to engage in cultural exchange. We are hugely excited to welcome experts and scholars to engage in meaningful discussions and extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Fahad Alsamari and other members of the heritage and culture committee to ensure Diriyah's legacy is highlighted and celebrated."

The Diriyah Global Seminar will be accompanied by an exhibition that will extend for over a week, showcasing Diriyah's history, heritage, and rich culture.

Organized field visits will be conducted for the forum's participants to explore the heritage and cultural sites in Diriyah and to learn about its ancient history and the massive development and tourism projects being implemented.

Among the highlights are the historical At-Turaif district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Bujairi Terrace, where the finest restaurants and cafés from the Kingdom and around the world converge.

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Egypt Recovers 3 Ancient Artifacts Found in the Netherlands

This picture shows a partial view of Cairo on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
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Egypt Recovers 3 Ancient Artifacts Found in the Netherlands

This picture shows a partial view of Cairo on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
This picture shows a partial view of Cairo on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)

Egypt recovered three ancient artifacts that were smuggled out of the country and found in the Netherlands, where two of the items were for sale in an antiques shop, Egyptian officials said Tuesday.
The items retrieved include a mummified head from the Hellenistic period, a ceramic funerary figurine dating to Egypt’s New Kingdom era (664-332 B.C.), and part of a wooden tomb bearing an inscription of the goddess Isis from 663-504 B.C., the Egyptian embassy in The Hague said in a statement. The head was found in good condition, showing remnants of teeth and hair, The Associated Press reported.
Dutch police and the cultural heritage inspection unit retrieved the figurines and parts of the tomb after determining that they were smuggled out of Egypt. A Dutch individual handed over the mummified head, which he had inherited from a family member, to local authorities.
The three artifacts are believed to have been stolen and smuggled after they were discovered through illegal excavation, according to Egyptian authorities. No details were provided about when those items were believed to have been unearthed and smuggled.
Repatriation from the Netherlands is part of Egypt’s wider push to stop trafficking of stolen antiquities. More than 30,000 artifacts have been recovered since 2014.
Last year, an ancient wooden sarcophagus that was featured at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences was returned to Egypt after US authorities determined it was smuggled years ago.