Heritage Commission Launches Al-Yamama Archaeological Project in Riyadh

The Heritage Commission has launched Al-Yamama Archaeological Project, which focuses on surveying, exploring, and excavating in and around Riyadh to discover its historical and cultural richness, and preserving the Kingdom's cultural heritage sites. From 2024 to 2028, the commission will conduct various archaeological surveys and excavations in Riyadh. These will include conducting a detailed survey of Riyadh, along Wadi Hanifah, and surrounding areas. Three excavation projects are scheduled in locations like the Dharma governorate, Al-Hanee and Al-Masane areas, in collaboration with the commission's partners. Executing these survey and excavation projects entails collaborating with experts in Riyadh's history and antiquities, as well as with academics and students from Saudi universities and international educational institutions. The project seeks to uncover key aspects of Riyadh's growth, and explore, document, and preserve archaeological and historical sites, in line with the commission's objective to safeguard and showcase the Kingdom's enduring civilization. The Heritage Commission utilizes cutting-edge technologies for extensive surveys, such as geographic information systems, ground-penetrating radar surveys, 3D modeling, magnetic surveying, low-altitude aerial photography, and AI for generating geographic and topographic maps. Source: Saudi Press Agency