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Archaeologists discover bronze age town buried in northwest Arabia

November 3, 202470 Views

First discovery of its kind in the region challenges traditional view of transition from nomadic pastoralism to nascent urbanism New archaeological research has revealed an exceptional Bronze Age town in the Khaybar oasis of northwest Arabia, confirming a major transition from mobile, nomadic life to settled, town life in the second half of the third millennium BCE. The finding infers that oases such as Khaybar were carefully controlled and valued landscapes that, with the advent of agriculture, supported permanent populations as centres for exchange and interaction with mobile communities. This nascent urbanism profoundly impacted the region's socio-economic organisation. A 3D virtual reconstruction of the Bronze Age town of al-Natah, based on newly published archaeological...

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Standing Stone Circles were unique dwellings in North-West Arabia during Neolithic Period

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July 12, 2024285 Views

Key research into the Neolithic period suggests that region's inhabitants during the 6th and 5th millennia BCE were more settled than previously thought Ground-breaking archaeological research in AlUla County in north-west Saudi Arabia has published the first comprehensive description and analysis of a long-term dwelling type identified in the region during the Neolithic period. This research suggests that the region's inhabitants during the 6th and 5th millennia BCE were more settled than previously thought. They also had a diverse assemblage of cultural material: they herded livestock, made jewellery, and conducted trade along a cultural horizon that extended through the Levant and into eastern Jordan and the Red Sea. Artists’ impression of a small cluster of Standing Stone C...

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Celebrating International Day of the Arabian Leopard

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February 10, 2024473 Views

Royal Commission for AlUla launches 'Leap of Hope' campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species Following the United Nations declaration of the first International Day of the Arabian Leopard, on 10 February the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) continues to expand its long-term mission to safeguard the 'Critically Endangered' Big Cat species from the physical world into the virtual. As part of RCU's new 'Leap of Hope' campaign, this year's international edition of the annual call-to-action to conserve Arabian Leopards includes the launch of the 'Quest for Hope' gaming experience on the Roblox and Decentraland online platforms. Named 'Leap of Hope' after the Arabian Leopard's athletic prowess and ability to capture its p...

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Celebrating, protecting and promoting the cultural heritage

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February 3, 2024480 Views

The Royal Commission for Alula launches 'I Care' campaign for Northwest Arabia The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), the cultural custodian of northwest Arabia, has launched a new, inclusive heritage conservation campaign that aims to deepen and enrich the public's knowledge, awareness, and desire to protect and uplift AlUla's ancient history. The I Care campaign, which launched on 1 February, shines a local, national, and global spotlight on the importance of RCU's diverse and ongoing heritage protection projects in AlUla as the county continues to be developed into the world's largest living museum. I Care will promote the need to safeguard AlUla's diverse landscape of cultural assets, including natural and manmade monuments, as a means of boosting economic development, driving...

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AlUla Falcon Cup celebrates nine days of spectacular heritage sports

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January 6, 2024528 Views

AlUla's Mugharia Heritage Sports Village hosted 2,000 elite falcons and their owners during the first edition of the tournament, held from December 28th to January 5th International contest attracted leading falconers from all over the world for a series of exciting races and traditional 'best-in-show' falcon beauty contests After nine days of thrilling aerial action and hotly-debated beauty contests featuring perfectly groomed birds of prey, the first-ever AlUla Falcon Cup has come to an end. The debut tournament attracted some of the best and most awarded falconers, who competed for a share of a record-breaking prize pot of US$16 million. A collaboration between the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Saudi Falcons Club (SFC), the AlUla Falcon Cup is an exciting new edition...

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A discovery set to rewrite ancient history of this region

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November 7, 2023714 Views

Giant stone 'Hand Axe' discovered in AlUla region of Saudi Arabia # Fine-grained basalt tool is 51.3cm long and likely more than 200,000 years old # Appears to be the world's largest 'hand axe' dating to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period # Royal Commission for AlUla's research teams are continuing to unlock ancient mysteries A team of researchers working in AlUla, north-west Saudi Arabia, has discovered what is likely to be the largest stone 'hand axe' artefact found anywhere in the world. Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old. The hand axe was discovered by an international team of archaeologists working with The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), directed by Dr Ömer 'Can' ...

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Ancient ‘Horn Chamber’ reveals rituals performed at enigmatic stone structures of Arabia

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September 13, 2023675 Views

Studies detail nature and significance of apparent ceremonial offerings in mustatils, Neolithic structures - Deposits of horns and skull parts suggest a sophisticated expression of deep rooted beliefs - Inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit to gather a wide range of leaders starting Sept 13 Results of two recent archaeological excavations supported by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) demonstrate that the Neolithic inhabitants of north-west Arabia conducted "complex and sophisticated ritual practices" in the late 6th millennium BCE. The unprecedented findings open unsuspected horizons for a broader understanding of the social, cultural and spiritual background of the ancient peoples of north-west Arabia. The team led by Dr Wael Abu-Azizeh excavates the chamber that ...

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Tourism for rural development highlighted

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March 14, 2023812 Views

UNWTO Best Tourism Villages ceremony at AlUla Tourism importance for rural development was the message at the heart of the Best Tourism Villages Ceremony. The initiative is one of the pillars of UNWTO Tourism for Rural Development Programme. Every year, Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO recognizes destinations which stand out for their commitment to sustainability in all its aspects - economic, social and environmental - and the preservation and promotion of community-based values. Alongside the ceremony itself, the First Annual Meeting of the Best Tourism Villages Network, a platform for sharing of knowledge and experiences, was held. During the meeting, the villages discussed their challenges and opportunities as well as their workplan for the coming year. "It is a ...

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Saudi Arabia marks Arabian leopard day in a big way

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February 16, 2023999 Views

The second annual Arabian Leopard Day 2023 is marked by a week of activities including an international outdoor advertising campaign, an augmented reality Snapchat lens, and in AlUla, an outdoor digital exhibition and a new walking trail The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) organised a range of activities to mark the second annual Arabian Leopard Day, and inaugurates the first Arabian Leopard Week, from the grassroots to the mountaintops and KSA classrooms to US billboards. Led by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) alongside its conservation partners, the events are geared to increase awareness of the leopards’ plight and build public support for actions to conserve the species. Arabian Leopards are seen at the Royal Commission for AlUla's Arabian Leopard Breeding Centre in Taif...

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Banyan Tree AlUla debuts in Saudi Arabia

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September 23, 2022967 Views

Opening in October 2022, the resort, developed by the Royal Commission for AlUla, brings wellbeing-centred luxury to a heritage site Banyan Tree launches its first property in historical AlUla in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the Group’s debut in the Kingdom. AlUla is attracting the attention of the world’s affluent travellers with its mesmerising mix of history, culture, and entertainment, all set against a breathtaking desert backdrop dating back millions of years. Inspired by the nomadic nature of Nabataean architecture, the all-villa, tented resort epitomises Banyan Tree’s commitment to local influence. The fundamental principles of the resort are designed around three concepts that allow guests to immerse themselves in the resort and the destination: • ‘In-villa’ pro...