Survey and Documentation of Stone Structures Project in Hail Province
Survey and Documentation of Stone Structures Project in Hail Province is a project focused on the inventory, study, and documentation of stone structures using the latest available scientific technologies in Hail Province, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The project was launched by the Heritage Commission on February 24, 2025, in cooperation with the University of Sydney in Australia. It is considered one of the distinctive initiatives that support research and scientific studies on these structures.
Objectives of Survey and Documentation of Stone Structures Project in Hail Province
Survey and Documentation of Stone Structures Project in Hail Province aims to inventory and document the stone structures, contribute to supporting archaeological studies in Saudi Arabia, train national cadres in modern technologies, and work toward achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to support cultural identity.
Phases of Survey and Documentation of Stone Structures Project in Hail Province
Survey and Documentation of Stone Structures Project in Hail Province will run for approximately thirty-six months. Its key phases include the creation of an electronic database, archaeological excavations to test and analyze the nature of the stone structures, aerial documentation using helicopters and drones, and ground investigation of mountains and valleys.
Technologies used in Survey and Documentation of Stone Structures Project in Hail Province
The Heritage Commission is managing the Survey and Documentation of Stone Structures Project in Hail Province in cooperation with a team of international and local archaeologists and researchers, while also training national cadres on high-quality surveying and documentation techniques. Fieldwork is carried out using several technologies, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), aerial photography and satellite images, and analysis of archaeological samples at international laboratories.