Saudi Arabia set to resume survey and excavation projects at archaeological sites

Saudi Arabia set to resume survey and excavation projects at archaeological sites

RIYADH “” Saudi Arabia's Heritage Authority is preparing to resume archaeological survey and excavation projects in various regions of the Kingdom after a hiatus of nearly one year following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.The projects will be resumed in partnership with international missions from world-class universities and specialized international research centers, according to a report carried by the Saudi Press Agency.The authority has invited the departments and faculties of antiquities from Saudi universities to contribute to the survey and excavation operations over the coming period, as well as to participate with international missions in the discovery of artifacts in various regions apart from contributing to scripting the Kingdom's cultural history.The authority gives top priority to archaeological survey and excavation as it is a scientific means necessary to discover artifacts that the Kingdom abounds in, most of which date back to ancient historical eras linked to the beginning of the human civilization.Saudi Arabia witnessed the participation of more than 40 international and local missions in the archeological excavation in various