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Yemeni Minister Praises Saudi Support in Boosting Efforts to Preserve Heritage

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Yemeni Minister Praises Saudi Support in Boosting Efforts to Preserve Heritage

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemeni Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Muammar Al-Eryani has lauded Saudi Arabia for its support to Yemen’s government to protect local heritage and antiquities, and increase institutional potentials to preserve cultural property.

That support is represented by the Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY).

The Yemeni minister's remarks came in a statement published by the official Yemeni news agency on Saturday.

He called for holding an international conference to preserve and protect Yemeni antiquities, and to mobilize the necessary financial and technical resources to help protect and maintain them.

He also called for agreements to protect Yemeni antiquities from illicit trafficking and drying up an important resource of terrorist financing globally.

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Ancient Kingdoms Festival Held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
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Ancient Kingdoms Festival Held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA

The Ancient Kingdoms Festival is being held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, celebrating the rich history of the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region.

Running until November 30, this festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture through a variety of events.

Attendees can enjoy daytime activities, exploratory tours, and night excursions inspired by ancient stories, all guided by a specialized team to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

A highlight of the festival is an exhibition from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), “Masterpieces of the MANN,” hosted at the Maraya cultural venue. This exhibition showcases artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, displayed in the Kingdom for the first time.

Other unique experiences include the “Hegra After Dark” event at Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, drone shows, and the Hegra Candlelit Classics series (music concerts). Visitors can also participate in the “Quest for the Ancient Kingdoms” tour in Wadi AlNaam (Valley of the Ostriches), known for its breathtaking rock formations.

“The Incense Road Experience” in AlUla’s Old Town provides an immersive journey through narrow alleys lined with traditional mud-brick buildings. This extraordinary experience blends live performances and modern technology to tell interactive stories, unveiling archaeological treasures in a captivating mix of past and present.