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The Bronze Camel Figurine is one of the archaeological artifacts selected to participate in the Saudi Archeological Masterpieces Through the Ages Exhibition , held at the Louvre Museum in the French capital, Paris, in 2010. The exhibition featured three hundred pieces of varied materials and eras, original artifacts from different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , classified according to their historical sequence into three groups: Pieces from the prehistoric ages, pieces from the pre-Is...

The Clay Camel Figurine is an archaeological figurine made in the shape of a camel using medium‐coarse red clay. It was found during excavations in the archaeological Qaryat al-Faw , located southeast of Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate , Riyadh Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Description of the figurine The head of the camel figurine is crafted in small size from medium‐coarse red clay with circular eyes pierced by shallow, non-through depressions and raised upward. It has two small ears, a...

The Pottery Camel Figurine with Jars is an archaeological figurine made in the shape of a camel using coarse red clay. It was found in Qaryat al-Faw , located in the southeast of Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate , Riyadh Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The figurine has lost many of its parts; the camel’s neck appears short, its head is triangular, and its eyes are formed by simple, irregular depressions. It has two ears in the form of prominent clay projections at the rear corners of its head...

The Rock Art and Inscriptions in Bishah  are drawings and engravings discovered on the rock surfaces of mountains in the northern and southern parts of Bishah Governorate in Aseer Province , located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . These inscriptions date back to different historical periods, including Islamic and Thamudic eras, with a total of approximately ten thousand engravings and rock drawings. Additionally, two thousand written inscriptions have been recorded, distributed acro...

Al-Dhafir Heritage Village is one of the heritage villages in Al-Bahah Province , located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is situated southeast of Al-Bahah City and consists of a collection of small-sized heritage houses that are over four hundred years old. Elements of Al-Dhafir Heritage Village Al-Dhafir Heritage Village contains several old houses that were previously renovated. The village was home to the first formal school in the region, established in 1934 during the reign ...

The Oval Ceramic Jar is an archaeological jar made from a clay paste with a yellowish tint. It was discovered in Qaryat al-Faw , one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arabian Peninsula, located southwest of Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , at a distance of seven hundred km. It has an oval shape, featuring a narrow neck of moderate height that ends with a mouth whose lip protrudes outward before curving upward. It also has two ear-like projections affixed to ...

The Green Ceramic Jar ‏ is crafted from yellow clay and shaped like a pear. It was discovered at Qaryat al-Faw Archaeological Site , one of the richest Saudi historical sites. This site was inhabited by al-Faw civilization, which flourished and maintained close ties with other kingdoms. It is located at the intersection of Wadi ad-Dawasir and the Tuwaiq Mountain Range in southeastern Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate in Riyadh Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Description of the ceramic jar The ...

The Limestone Vessel is a conical-shaped container carved from limestone. It was discovered in Qaryat al-Faw Archaeological Site , one of the historically significant locations rich in discoveries. It is located southeast of Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate , at the intersection of Wadi ad-Dawasir and the Tuwaiq Mountains , in the Riyadh Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Description of the vessel The limestone vessel widens at the bottom and narrows toward the top. It features a narrow mouth...

A Bronze Oil Lamp from the First Century is an ancient artifact crafted in the shape of a boat. It features a circular base, a lid, and a loop connecting the lid to the lamp's body. Dating back to the first century, it was used for lighting.  The lamp was discovered at Qaryat al-Faw Archaeological Site , one of the historically significant locations rich in discoveries. It is located southeast of Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate in Riyadh Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Preservation of th...

The Ancient Gold Necklace with Gemstones is a piece of gold jewelry, consisting of thirteen circular and oval rings adorned with gemstones. Each pair of rings is separated by two white pearl beads positioned opposite each other along the edges of the necklace. The necklace features a total of twenty-four white pearls and measures 22.5 cm in length. It was used as an ornamental accessory. It was discovered in the historic city of Thaj , the largest archaeological site from the Hellenistic period...

The Ancient Gold Necklace is a piece of gold jewelry dating back to the first millennium BCE. It was discovered in the Thaj area, the largest Hellenistic site in the Eastern Province , located approximately eighty-five km southwest of al-Jubail City in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Composition of the gold necklace The gold necklace features a circular piece adorned with gemstones, beads, and crescent-shaped pearls. At its center lies a dotted oval-shaped circle with a bl...

Rachid Bin Laila Palace is one of the urban heritage sites located in Hail Province , north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is located in the historic al-Labdah district, in the center of Hail City . It covers an area of 1,586 m 2 and consists of two floors and a large outdoor courtyard. Rachid Bin Laila Palace Contents Rachid Bin Laila Palace consists of two floors and a large outdoor courtyard housing a small farm. It is surrounded by two streets with a width of twelve m each to its north...