Saudi heritage commission discovers ancient artefacts in Al Tweer dating back to 300 BC

Saudi heritage commission discovers ancient artefacts in Al Tweer dating back to 300 BC

Structures and utilities dating back 2300 years have been excavated at Al Tweer in Saudi Arabia.

Image Credit: Heritage Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture



Dubai: The Heritage Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture has uncovered artefacts at the Al Tweer archaeological site in Sakaka, a city in the Al Jawf region in northwest Saudi Arabia, dating back to between 300 BC and 100 AD.



The Heritage Commission announced the completion of the first season of the archaeological excavation project at Al Tweer. The artefacts unearthed include architectural phenomena, water sources that were used for residential and agricultural activities, and the remnants of what is believed to be a watchtower or a religious facility.