The Saudi Heritage Commission approved the registration and documentation of 190 new archaeological sites in the national register of Antiquities.
There are now 8,788 such locations in the national register across the country, representing a national legacy that reflects the historical richness of the Kingdom.
Asir region has the largest number with 35, followed by Al-Jouf with 32, Tabuk with 31, Hail with 23, Al-Qassim with 22, and the Eastern Province with 20.
Of the new registrations, 11 are in Jazan, 10 are in the Makkah region, five are in Al-Baha, and one is in Madinah.
The registration of archaeological sites comes under the Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage Law issued by Royal Decree dated 9/1/1436 Hijri, and according to a decision made by the commission's board of directors, which included authorizing the CEO of the commission to approve new registrations.
This comes within the framework of the commission's effort in discovering historical and archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia and registering them officially in the National Register of Antiquities.
The Heritage Commission’s registration is followed by the sites being mapped digitally to ensure ease of management, protection, and preservation.
By building a database of registered archaeological sites, the commission aims to document the works being carried out on them, as well as archive the documents and pictures of heritage sites in the Kingdom.
The Heritage Commission has called on members of the public to report any sites they discover on the Balagh platform at https://contactcenter.moc.gov.sa. New sites could also be reported to the commission on its Twitter account and through its branches across the Kingdom.
It further lauded the awareness and role of citizens as they are key partners in safeguarding and developing the country’s heritage.
