Remarkable Ancient Inscriptions Found in King Abdulaziz Reserve

Remarkable ancient inscriptions found in King Abdulaziz Reserve. (SPA)
Remarkable ancient inscriptions found in King Abdulaziz Reserve. (SPA)
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Remarkable Ancient Inscriptions Found in King Abdulaziz Reserve

Remarkable ancient inscriptions found in King Abdulaziz Reserve. (SPA)
Remarkable ancient inscriptions found in King Abdulaziz Reserve. (SPA)

Exceptional archaeological discoveries dating from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD have been announced by the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority (KARRDA) in the Rawdat Al-Khafs area, located in the southern section of the reserve.
The finds encompass early Arabic inscriptions alongside rock drawings of human and animal forms, highlighting the reserve's wealth of human, cultural, and historical heritage within the region, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday.
Marking World Heritage Day, April 18, Saudi Arabia's announcement of the discoveries demonstrates its ongoing dedication to preserving its cultural treasures and actively promoting its rich heritage internationally and regionally.



Saudi Arabia’s RCU Partners with Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art to Promote Cultural Heritage

This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. SPA
This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s RCU Partners with Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art to Promote Cultural Heritage

This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. SPA
This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed an agreement with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Asian Art to foster knowledge exchange and raise global awareness of the northern Arabian Peninsula's cultural heritage and ancient civilizations.

The agreement encompasses joint research projects in art conservation, history, archaeology, and scientific studies. It also includes collaborative exhibitions, artifact exchanges, and museum research, contributing to the professional development of staff at both entities.

This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. It is all within a shared commitment to preserving, promoting, and celebrating cultural heritage.