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Al-Ghamdi Brothers Restore Old Archaeological Building in Al-Dhafir Village, Al-Baha

Al-Dhafir village has the potential to become a hub for historical and archaeological tourism, says Al-Ghamdi, SPA
Al-Dhafir village has the potential to become a hub for historical and archaeological tourism, says Al-Ghamdi, SPA
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Al-Ghamdi Brothers Restore Old Archaeological Building in Al-Dhafir Village, Al-Baha

Al-Dhafir village has the potential to become a hub for historical and archaeological tourism, says Al-Ghamdi, SPA
Al-Dhafir village has the potential to become a hub for historical and archaeological tourism, says Al-Ghamdi, SPA

Yanallah Al-Ghamdi and his brothers undertook a remarkable initiative to restore and rehabilitate an old archaeological building in Al-Dhafir village, Al-Baha city.

Al-Ghamdi said that the building was restored through their own efforts, and that they aspire to revive the entire village, which holds historical importance as a regional hub that has witnessed significant events over time, SPA reported.

It is also home to various historical and archaeological mosques, including the King Abdulaziz Mosque, which was part of the Crown Prince's project for the renovation of historical mosques.
According to Al-Ghamdi, Al-Dhafir village has the potential to become a hub for historical and archaeological tourism. It features several buildings that used to be headquarters for different ministries, as well as the region's first school, established in 1353 AH. They highlight the village's historical significance as a hub connecting neighboring areas to Al-Baha.
Al-Ghamdi said the village is considered a significant archaeological site in the region, and expressed hope that the Ministry of Culture will undertake restoration efforts and document its historical events, given the existence of reliable references and testimonies from the elderly. He also commended Al-Baha governor's office for its dedication to preserving and reviving the region's heritage.
The village is currently holding several engaging programs and activities organized by the residents, which have had a positive influence on the younger generation.
Al-Ghamdi said that the restored building houses several exhibits related to his family's experience in traditional medicine, a profession they have practiced for over 130 years.

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Australia moved Saturday to ban mining at one of the world's largest high-grade uranium deposits, highlighting the site's "enduring connection" to Indigenous Australians.

The Jabiluka deposit in northern Australia is surrounded by the heritage-listed Kakadu national park, a tropical expanse of gorges and waterfalls featured in the first "Crocodile Dundee" film.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the national park would be extended to include the Jabiluka site -- which has never been mined -- honoring the decades-long desires of the Mirrar people.

"They were seeking a guarantee that there would never be uranium mining on their land," Albanese told a crowd of Labor Party supporters in Sydney.

"This means there will never be mining at Jabiluka," he added.

Archaeologists discovered a buried trove of stone axes and tools near the Jabiluka site in 2017, which they dated at tens of thousands of years old.

The find was "proof of the extraordinary and enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander have had with our land", Albanese said.

"The Mirrar people have loved and cared for their land for more than 60,000 years.

"That beautiful part of Australia is home to some of the oldest rock art in the world," he added.

Discovered in the early 1970s, efforts to exploit the Jabiluka deposit have for decades been tied-up in legal wrangling between Indigenous custodians and mining companies.

It is one of the world's largest unexploited high-grade uranium deposits, according to the World Nuclear Association.

Rio Tinto-controlled company Energy Resources of Australia previously held mining leases at Jabiluka.

The conservation of Indigenous sites has come under intense scrutiny in Australia after mining company Rio Tinto blew up the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters in 2020.

Australia's conservative opposition has vowed to build nuclear power plants across the country if it wins the next election, overturning a 26-year nuclear ban.