The Saudi Arabian Heritage Commission has documented 1,774 archaeological discoveries during the second season of survey work in Al Mahd province in the Medina region, including newly identified sites, ancient inscriptions and rock art panels, the commission said.
The survey covered three areas including Al Suwayriqiyah, Al Muwayhiyah and Hadhah, recording 156 new archaeological sites. The discoveries include 461 Islamic inscriptions, 34 Thamudic inscriptions, 1,259 rock art panels, 11 stone structures, three historic palaces, two ancient caravan routes and four wells.
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Among the most significant finds are the rock inscriptions bearing the name of the second Islamic caliph, Omar bin Al Khattab, as well as Arabic poetry carved into the rock faces, discoveries that increase the historical and cultural significance of the area.
The Heritage Commission said it will continue archaeological studies and documentation programs across the Kingdom as part of efforts to preserve the Kingdom’s cultural heritage in line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030.
