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Announcement of the Kingdom’s name in Umm Al-Qura newspaper, 1932. (Darah)

When Was the Unification of Saudi Arabia Officially Announced?

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Arish of King Abdulaziz in Al-Selmiyah Center, Al-Kharj. (Media Center of the Ministry of Tourism)

Arish of King Abdulaziz

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King Abdulaziz and his army in one of the campaigns to unify the Kingdom in 1911. Captain William Shakespear. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))

Horsemanship in the Reign of King Abdulaziz

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The first issue of Umm Al-Qura Newspaper. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))

Printing and Publishing During the Reign of King Abdulaziz

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King Abdulaziz reviewing documents in the Political Department at Shubra Palace in Taif. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))

Judiciary During the Reign of King Abdulaziz

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One of the classrooms in the early years of formal education in 1950. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))

Education in the Reign of King Abdulaziz

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A square-shaped copper plate found in archaeological Qaryat al-Faw in Riyadh Province. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Square Copper Plate

A Square Copper Plate, which is a copper plate in a square shape, was...

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A rectangular architectural element made of limestone found in the archeological Qaryat al-Faw. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Rectangular Limestone Block

The Rectangular Limestone Block is a limestone block in a rectangular...

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A small camel figurine made of copper. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Small Camel Figurine

The Small Camel Figurine was found in the archaeological Qaryat al-Fa...

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A camel figurine made of bronze. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
Landmarks and monuments

Bronze Camel Figurine

The Bronze Camel Figurine is one of the archaeological artifacts sele...

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A camel figurine made of red clay. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Clay Camel Figurine

The Clay Camel Figurine is an archaeological figurine made in the sha...

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A camel figurine carries five jars made of red clay on its back. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
Landmarks and monuments

Pottery Camel Figurine with Jars

The Pottery Camel Figurine with Jars is an archaeological figurine ma...

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Rock art and inscriptions of ancient civilizations in Bishah Governorate, Aseer Province. (SPA)
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Rock Art and Inscriptions in Bishah

The Rock Art and Inscriptions in Bishah  are drawings and engravings...

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Al-Dhafir Historical Mosque in al-Bahah City. (Ministry of Culture)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Dhafir Heritage Village

Al-Dhafir Heritage Village is one of the heritage villages in Al-Baha...

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An oval ceramic jar. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Oval Ceramic Jar

The Oval Ceramic Jar is an archaeological jar made from a clay paste ...

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A green ceramic jar crafted from yellow pottery. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Green Ceramic Jar

The Green Ceramic Jar ‏ is crafted from yellow clay and shaped like...

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Conical-shaped vessel carved from limestone. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Limestone Vessel

The Limestone Vessel is a conical-shaped container carved from limest...

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An ancient bronze oil lamp, shaped like a boat, was used for lighting. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Bronze Oil Lamp from the First Century

A Bronze Oil Lamp from the First Century is an ancient artifact craft...

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