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The Two Gold Bracelets are a pair of gold armlets, open at the ends and designed in an oval shape. Their thickness increases towards the ends. Each bracelet has a diameter of 5.5 cm and a width of four cm. They were discovered in Thaj Archaeological City , the largest archaeological site from the Hellenistic period in eastern Arabia. Thaj City is located within a walled area called the residential mounds, approximately eighty-five km southwest of al-Jubail City in the Eastern Province of...
The Mask of the Lady of Thaj is a gold-crafted facial mask representing a woman's face. The details of the face are vividly depicted, including small eyes, a long nose, a small mouth, a faint mustache, sideburns, a chin, and a small pointed beard. The mask measures 17.5 cm in height and 13.5 cm in width. It was discovered in Thaj area , located approximately eighty-five km southwest of al-Jubail City in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The history of the mask of the la...
The Circular Gold Ornament is an archaeological ornament used as a decorative accessory in Ain Jawan civilization, dating back to the second century. It was discovered in Ain Jawan , a historical archaeological site located in the northwestern part of Tarut Bay, northernmost of al-Qatif City , and southeast of Safwa City, in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Description of the ornament The ornament is circular-shaped and crafted from gold. It consists of two co...
The Gold and Gemstone Necklace is a decorative necklace composed of thirty-two golden beads of various shapes, predominantly bulbous. Among these beads are two shaped like scepters. The necklace also features thirty-six gemstones, including Yemeni agate, red, and purple stones, as well as five pearls. The necklace dates back to the second century and was discovered in Ain Jawan , a historical archaeological site located in the northwestern part of Tarut Bay, northernmost of al-Qatif City...
Al-Afiri Mosque is one of the historic mud-built mosques in Diriyah Governorate , Riyadh Province , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The semi-inhabited mosque covers an area of one hundred m 2 and is named after the farm where it is located. It is situated in the middle of a farming area on the western bank of Wadi Hanifah . The mosque is accessible via the bridge connecting the valley's two banks near ar-Ruqiyah Neighborhood. Prayers at al-Afiri Mosque Al-Afiri Mosque is still used by worker...
Riyadh Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is home to numerous heritage villages and towns scattered across its governorates. These include: Ushaiqer Heritage Village Ushaiqer, a heritage town in Shaqra Governorate , Riyadh Province, lies two hundred km west of Riyadh City . The town is characterized by its mud-brick walls and tamarisk-wood roofing for its rooms and corridors. Ushaiqer is home to several heritage landmarks, including a museum, a store, a heritage restaurant, and mud houses....
Asham Heritage Village is located on the banks of Qarmaa Valley at the center of al-Muzaylif, northeast of al-Qunfudhah Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is situated approximately three hundred km from Makkah al-Mukarramah City and represents a transition point between the Tihama Plain to the west and the mountain heights to the east. Asham Village is an ancient human settlement that encompasses the ruins of religious, civilian, and military ...
Qurayyah Archeological Site is a historical hamlet in Tabuk Province , northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, approximately seventy-six km from Tabuk City. It gained significance due to its historical depth, as it thrived for about three thousand years, during which it developed its language and writing. It was one of the most important centers in the northwest of Arabia during the Iron Age, serving as a commercial hub and a trade route linking northern and southern Arabia. History of Qurayy...
The largest archaeological site of the Hellenistic era in the eastern Arabian Peninsula is Thaj historical city , with an area of around eight hundred thousand m 2 . It is one of the cities of the historical Kingdom of Gerrha, which emerged in the third century BCE in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula. Some historical studies indicate that it was a settlement that witnessed multiple layers of human habitation. Thaj archaeological site is located ninety km west of al-Jubayl City, Eastern Pr...
The Basalt Stone with Commemorative Inscription is a basalt stone measuring forty cm in length and eighteen cm in width, featuring an undated decorative archaeological commemorative inscription that dates back to the Islamic period. It was discovered in al-Qunfudhah Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The commemorative inscription is distinguished by its script style and presentation, utilizing the sunken Jaleel Kufic script. The text begins with the Basmala,...
Riyadh Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, houses several historical castles and towers. The following offers a list of three historical castles and towers in Riyadh Province. Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Castle It is located at the center of al-Hulwah Village, in Hawtat Bani Tamim Governorate . It was named after Imam Turki Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Saud, the founder of the second Saudi State. It was built by Mohammed Bin Shaman in 1821 when Imam Turki sought refuge in al-Hulwah after Diriyah...
Dadanitic Inscriptions in Qassim Province are archaeological inscriptions uncovered by archaeological surveying works conducted in Qassim Province . They date back to the era of the Kingdom of Dadan. They consist of two rock inscriptions written in Dadanitic script. They are among the first Dadanitic inscriptions in Qassim Province, in the central north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They reflect the long history of the province and its successive civilizations over centuries. Their discovery ...
