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Filipino Times
a day ago
- General
- Filipino Times
Saudi Arabia registers over 700 new archaeological sites
Saudi Arabia has officially registered 744 new archaeological sites, the Heritage Commission confirmed. This brings the total number of documented sites in the National Antiquities Register to 10,061 across the Kingdom. According to the Saudi Press Agency, these newly registered sites are spread across multiple regions, led by Riyadh with 253 sites, followed by Madinah with 167, Najran with 86, Tabuk with 72, Aseer with 64, Qassim with 30, Jazan with 23, Makkah with 11, the Eastern Region with 13, Hail with 13, Al-Jouf with 10, and the Northern Borders with 2 sites. This large-scale registration aligns with the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law, established through a Royal Decree, which authorizes the commission's CEO to officially list sites of heritage value. By expanding the register, the commission strengthens efforts to protect, manage, and preserve sites that reflect Saudi Arabia's diverse cultural and historical identity. Authorities stressed that safeguarding heritage is a shared responsibility and called on residents and citizens to report any sites not yet documented through the Balagh platform, the commission's official social media channels, or by contacting the Unified Security Operations Center at 911.
CairoScene
2 days ago
- General
- CairoScene
744 New Archaeological Sites Registered by Saudi Heritage Commission
Saudi's Heritage Commission has registered 744 new archaeological sites—now 10,061 total—across 13 regions, highlighting efforts to document and preserve the Kingdom's heritage. The Heritage Commission announced the registration of 744 new archaeological sites in the National Antiquities Register, increasing the national total to 10,061. The newly added sites are found in several regions across Saudi Arabia, namely: Riyadh (253), Madinah (167), Najran (86), Tabuk (72), Asir (64), Qassim (30), Jazan (23), Makkah (11), Eastern Province (13), Hail (13), Al-Jouf (10), Northern Borders (2), and the Najran region. These registrations follow the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law (Royal Decree 9/1/1436 AH) and the Heritage Commission's board resolution allowing site registration by its CEO. The move reinforces legal protections and ensures documentation of sites with historical and cultural significance. The Commission stressed the importance of community involvement, urging citizens and residents to report unregistered locations via the Balagh platform, social media, or through emergency contact at 911.
Zawya
3 days ago
- General
- Zawya
Heritage Commission registers over 700 new archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission revealed that 744 new archaeological sites have been added to the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total to 10,061 across the Kingdom. This milestone highlights the richness and diversity of Saudi Arabia's cultural heritage and reflects the commission's continuous commitment to documenting and preserving these sites. The newly registered sites span various regions of the Kingdom, including Riyadh (253), Makkah (11), Madinah (167), Qassim (30), Eastern Province (13), Asir (64), Tabuk (72), Hail (13), Northern Borders (2), Jazan (23), Najran (86), and Al-Jouf (10). The registrations comply with the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law, issued by Royal Decree on 9/1/1436 AH, and follow a resolution by the Heritage Commission's Board of Directors authorizing its CEO to register archaeological and heritage sites. This initiative aims to strengthen protection for sites of historical and cultural value and ensure proper documentation. Emphasizing that community participation is a key pillar in preserving and promoting the Kingdom's national heritage, the Heritage Commission called on citizens and residents to support these efforts by reporting unregistered sites via the Balagh platform, official social media channels, or the Unified Security Operations Center at 911. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Heritage Commission registers over 700 new archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Heritage Commission revealed that 744 new archaeological sites have been added to the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total to 10,061 across the Kingdom. This milestone highlights the richness and diversity of Saudi Arabia's cultural heritage and reflects the commission's continuous commitment to documenting and preserving these sites. The newly registered sites span various regions of the Kingdom, including Riyadh (253), Makkah (11), Madinah (167), Qassim (30), Eastern Province (13), Asir (64), Tabuk (72), Hail (13), Northern Borders (2), Jazan (23), Najran (86), and Al-Jouf (10). The registrations comply with the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law, issued by Royal Decree on 9/1/1436 AH, and follow a resolution by the Heritage Commission's Board of Directors authorizing its CEO to register archaeological and heritage sites. This initiative aims to strengthen protection for sites of historical and cultural value and ensure proper documentation. Emphasizing that community participation is a key pillar in preserving and promoting the Kingdom's national heritage, the Heritage Commission called on citizens and residents to support these efforts by reporting unregistered sites via the Balagh platform, official social media channels, or the Unified Security Operations Center at 911.
Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Science
- Saudi Gazette
Al-Daqal Castle: A timeless sentinel in the mountains of Abha
Saudi Gazette report ABHA — Al-Daqal Castle, one of Abha's most prominent archaeological landmarks, has regained its place in the cultural spotlight following a restoration project by the Heritage Commission of the Ministry of Culture. The project reinforces the historical significance and architectural authenticity of the castle, positioning it as a key cultural destination in the Asir region. Located in the northwestern part of Abha, the castle sits atop a mountain at approximately 2,342 meters above sea level, giving it a strategic vantage point to oversee routes through the surrounding mountain ranges. Researchers, including Dr. Ghaithan Grace of King Khalid University, estimate the fortress was built over 110 years ago in 1334 AH (circa 1916 CE). The rescue and consolidation efforts included rebuilding the damaged sections of the castle with original local stone, preserving its traditional design. Interior corridors and chambers were cleaned and prepared to receive visitors interested in the region's rich his academic study The Fortifications of the City of Abha (2006), Dr. Mahfouz Al-Zahrani noted that the name 'Al-Daqal' is derived from a classical Arabic word referring to elevation. It also alludes to the central mast of a sailboat, symbolizing the castle's commanding on a rugged rocky foundation, the castle adapted traditional architecture to its terrain, taking on a rectangular layout measuring 43.6 meters in length and 16 meters in width, with a semi-circular northern faç natural rock slopes on the northern and western sides were incorporated to strengthen the defensive structure comprises three main units: the command center, soldiers' housing, and a service section.A central vestibule divides the castle into eastern and western wings. Among its features is a large stone oven used by stationed forces to bake bread, with an opening two meters wide and a chimney rising 110 castle also includes a sealed grain storage chamber, designed with stone insulation to protect against moisture and pests, as well as a dedicated space for preparing haneeth, a traditional dish emblematic of the Asir region's culinary craftsmen constructed the castle using granite, known for its erosion resistance, and juniper wood for roofing, supplemented with clay, reeds (shohat), and Red Sea-imported plaster. Aesthetic and waterproof plaster layers were added to the exterior roofing technique involved placing juniper beams in parallel, covering them with reeds and a compacted mix of mud and straw, ensuring effective insulation against site is expected to open to the public in the upcoming phase of development, further enriching Abha's cultural landscape and promoting awareness of the Asir region's archaeological heritage.
