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Riyadh Season Visitors Enjoy Big Balloon Ride in Wonder Garden

The zone also features sub-zones, such as the Flamingo Lake, the Butterfly Garden, and many others - SPA
The zone also features sub-zones, such as the Flamingo Lake, the Butterfly Garden, and many others - SPA
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Riyadh Season Visitors Enjoy Big Balloon Ride in Wonder Garden

The zone also features sub-zones, such as the Flamingo Lake, the Butterfly Garden, and many others - SPA
The zone also features sub-zones, such as the Flamingo Lake, the Butterfly Garden, and many others - SPA

Wonder Garden, a zone part of Riyadh Season 2023, offers an unforgettable experience to visitors of all ages, the Saudi Press Agency SPA said in its reported. One of the highlights is the "Big Balloon", which provides a full view of Riyadh from an altitude of 150 meters.

Having a capacity of up to 20 passengers and lasting for 10 minutes, a flight offers a family-friendly experience and panoramic views of Boulevard City and Boulevard World.
Riyadh Season, in its fourth edition, continues to prioritize enjoyable and safe experiences for everyone. The Big Balloon ride, guided by a specialized balloon pilot, is done in utmost security and safety.
Wonder Garden stands out with its captivating theme of trees, flowers, butterflies, artwork, and a wide range of attractions. With over 70 rides and experiences, two arcade halls, 15 stores, 26 restaurants, and over 60 roaming acts and stage shows, there is something for everyone.

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Ancient Egyptian Coffin Given New Life in Britain

Staff at Swansea University welcome back the artifact. Photo: Swansea University
Staff at Swansea University welcome back the artifact. Photo: Swansea University
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Ancient Egyptian Coffin Given New Life in Britain

Staff at Swansea University welcome back the artifact. Photo: Swansea University
Staff at Swansea University welcome back the artifact. Photo: Swansea University

An ancient Egyptian coffin was given a new life after it has been returned to Swansea University's Egypt Center in Wales.

The artifact, believed to date from about 650 BC, is now back at the university after thousands of hours of conservation work at Cardiff University, where it was painstakingly cleaned, reconstructed and consolidated to prevent it from deteriorating further, according to BBC.

The coffin, originally made for a man called Ankhpakhered in the Greek city of Thebes, was transported back under the watchful eye of the center’s curator Dr. Ken Griffin.

Staff described the finished project as “beyond our wildest dreams.”

“The coffin was gifted to us by Aberystwyth University in 1997 but details about its history are sketchy,” Griffin said.

He added: “It actually ended up being used as a storage box at one time, with other Egyptian objects placed in it for safekeeping.”

The university’s Phil Parkes explained that the wooden coffin was covered in textile and then had a thin layer of decorated plaster over the top.

He said: “Much of that textile had become detached over time and was just hanging loose.”

Parkes added that the separate wooden head was detached and there were a couple of large pieces of wood missing, the side of the base had fallen off and it was in a very sorry condition overall.