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RCU: 2nd ‘AlUla, Wonder of Arabia’ Exhibition to Kick off in Beijing January 5

The exhibition will feature various pavilions, exhibits, as well as archaeological and heritage pieces found in the historical sites of AlUla - SPA
The exhibition will feature various pavilions, exhibits, as well as archaeological and heritage pieces found in the historical sites of AlUla - SPA
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RCU: 2nd ‘AlUla, Wonder of Arabia’ Exhibition to Kick off in Beijing January 5

The exhibition will feature various pavilions, exhibits, as well as archaeological and heritage pieces found in the historical sites of AlUla - SPA
The exhibition will feature various pavilions, exhibits, as well as archaeological and heritage pieces found in the historical sites of AlUla - SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the second edition of the “AlUla, Wonder of Arabia” exhibition to be held in Beijing from January 5 to March 24, 2024. The exhibition aims to showcase the history and cultural heritage of the governorate.
The exhibition will be hosted at the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Chinese capital, according to SPA.
The exhibition will feature various pavilions, exhibits, as well as archaeological and heritage pieces found in the historical sites of AlUla. Additionally, it will introduce programs and initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, contributing to the vision of AlUla.
Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan, Minister of Culture and Governor of the RCU, stated that the exhibition’s opening signifies the strong cultural partnership and communication between the Saudi and Chinese peoples. He highlighted the commitment to sharing the heritage of AlUla with the world, enabling visitors to embark on a cultural and historical journey from the heart of the governorate to the world.
Following the success of the first edition in Paris, France, in 2019, this exhibition will present a wealth of archaeological pieces, including rare sculptures, pottery and engravings. Moreover, documentary films featuring this heritage will be presented.
The exhibition will also provide insights into the design vision of the "Journey Through Time" masterplan, offering an overview of historical sites, such as Dadan, Hegra Historical City, Qurh, and AlUla Old Town.

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Egypt Unveils Ancient Rock-cut Tombs and Burial Shafts in Luxor

Egyptian archaeologists restore recently discovered artifacts by the mission of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities & Heritage, at the causeway of Queen Hatshepsut's Funerary temple, at Deir al-Bahri on the Nile's West Bank, in Luxor, Egypt, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Khaled Elfiqi)
Egyptian archaeologists restore recently discovered artifacts by the mission of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities & Heritage, at the causeway of Queen Hatshepsut's Funerary temple, at Deir al-Bahri on the Nile's West Bank, in Luxor, Egypt, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Khaled Elfiqi)
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Egypt Unveils Ancient Rock-cut Tombs and Burial Shafts in Luxor

Egyptian archaeologists restore recently discovered artifacts by the mission of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities & Heritage, at the causeway of Queen Hatshepsut's Funerary temple, at Deir al-Bahri on the Nile's West Bank, in Luxor, Egypt, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Khaled Elfiqi)
Egyptian archaeologists restore recently discovered artifacts by the mission of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities & Heritage, at the causeway of Queen Hatshepsut's Funerary temple, at Deir al-Bahri on the Nile's West Bank, in Luxor, Egypt, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Khaled Elfiqi)

Egypt unveiled several discoveries near the famed city of Luxor on Wednesday, including ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts dating back 3,600 years.

They were unearthed at the causeway of Queen Hatshepsut’s funerary temple at Deir al-Bahri on the Nile’s West Bank, according to a statement released by Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities & Heritage. It said it worked in tandem with the Supreme Council of Antiquities on the site since September 2022.

Artifacts found at the tombs included bronze coins with the image of Alexander the Great dating to the Time of Ptolemy I (367-283), children’s toys made of clay, cartonnage and funerary masks that covered mummies, winged scarabs, beads and funerary amulets, The AP reported.

Hawass told reporters that the discoveries could “reconstruct history” and offer an understanding of the type of programs ancient Egyptians designed inside a temple.

The archaeologists also found the remains of Queen Hatshepsut’s Valley Temple, rock-cut tombs dating back to the Middle Kingdom (1938 B.C. - 1630 B.C.), burial shafts from the 17th dynasty, the tomb of Djehuti-Mes and part of the Assassif Ptolemaic Necropolis.

The rock-cut tombs had been previously robbed during the Ptolemaic period and later. Still, the Egyptian teams uncovered some artifacts such as pottery tables that were used to offer bread, wine and meat.

Inside the burial shafts dating back to 1580 B.C. - 1550 B.C., anthropoid wooden coffins were found, including one that belonged to a young child. It remained intact since its burial some 3,600 years ago. War archery bows were also found inside the burial chamber, indicating that those who owned the tombs had military backgrounds and fought to liberate Egypt from the Hyksos.

Not many artifacts from Djehuti Mes’s tomb were found, but the tomb itself reveals more about Djehuti Mes, who oversaw Queen Teti Sheri’s palace. The date engraved on the Djehuti Mes’ funerary stelae indicates that the tomb goes back to the 9th year of King Ahmose I’s reign (1550 B.C. - 1525 B.C.).

Part of the extended Ptolemaic necropolis that occupied the site of the causeway and the Valley Temple was also uncovered. The tombs in the cemetery were built of mud bricks over the remains of Queen Hatshepsut’s temple. A large part of the necropolis was unearthed earlier in the 20th century but wasn’t properly documented.

In November, Egyptian and American archaeologists excavated an ancient tomb with 11 sealed burials near Luxor. The tomb, which dates to the Middle Kingdom, was found in the South Asasif necropolis, next to the Temple of Hatshepsut.