Archaeological Excavations in the Kingdom are the archaeological surveys and excavations across various Saudi sites. In that regard, the Law of Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage, issued by a Royal Decree in 2014, defines archaeological sites as: 'Movable or immovable, buried or submerged objects, which lie within the Kingdom’s borders and in maritime zones under its sovereignty or jurisdiction. They are built, made, produced, adapted, or drawn by man, thus the formation of archaeol...
King Abdulaziz Palace in al-Muwayh is a historic palace located in al-Muwayh Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is approximately 180 km east of Taif City. It was built in 1938 for King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud to stay in and as a station during his journeys between Riyadh andMakkah al-Mukarramah, as well as during his trips for Hajj, Umrah, or summer vacation. The construction of King Abdulaziz Palace in al-Muwayh The palace was constructed ...
King Abdulaziz Palace in al-Maabadah is a historic palace located in the city of Makkah al-Mukarramah. The palace was inhabited by the Founding King, Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, during the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and it served as the headquarters for the governance and administration of citizens' affairs. It was built in 1927, and it is constructed of clay and stones on an area of approximately 2,500 m2. The history of King Abdulaziz Pa la ce in al-Maabadah Al-...
The archeological city of Qaryat al-Faw is one of the most important ancient sites in the Arabian Peninsula. It is located seven hundred km southwest of Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The city lies in a gap between the Tuwaiq Mountains , intersects with Wadi Al-Dawasir , and overlooks the northwestern edge of the Empty Quarter . Al-Faw is located about 150 km from the southeast of Wadi Al-Dawasir Governorate. Qaryat al-Faw is situated on the western edge of the Empty Quart...
King Abdulaziz Palace in al-Dawadmi is an archaeological palace in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud personally chose its location west of Al-Dawadmi Governorate in Riyadh, and determined its size in July 1931. The palace, which is located 313 km west of Riyadh, is the first royal palace outside the capital. Moreover, it was one of the main headquarters of the founding King's government in the region. Construction of King Abdulaziz Palace in a...
Palaces and castles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia : The Kingdom is one of the historical regions filled with archeological evidence. Palaces and castles play an important role, as they have witnessed historical events across different fields: architectural, political, and social. It is also a significant element in boosting cultural tourism. Palaces and castles exist in various provinces of the Kingdom. The palaces of rulers are documented for the political aspect in several provinces, most no...
The National Antiquities Register is a digital archive that is intended to archive archaeological sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by documenting and registering immovable and movable relics, historical locations, and folk heritage sites, using fill-in forms to gather data and link them to a digital archaeological map containing detailed information, images, and reports on registered archaeological and historical sites. Functions of the National Antiquities Register The National Antiquities...