Celebrating Ancient Rakah: A Heritage Event with Archaeological Discoveries, Guided Tours, and Customizable Handicrafts
The Heritage Commission is hosting an event to honor ancient Rakah, a historical trading spot named after an indigenous tree species.
The area, which was once under the sea, features archaeological sites, guided tours, and experts.
Visitors can learn about the significance of dates in ancient times and how merchants produced and traded date syrup.
Female archaeology graduates from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University serve as guides.
Local business owner Wala Al-Nafaai of Dam Studio is excited to showcase her handmade goods made from cow and camel hide to attendees.
The Rakah area in Dammam once served as a major trading spot around 1,500 years ago, named after an indigenous tree species that once flourished there.
The sandy environment was also once under the sea, and shells can still be found attached to the rocks.
A local business, as reported in Arab News, aims to provide customers with a unique experience by allowing them to create customized items using dates.
The business also educates visitors about the historical significance of dates and how merchants used to make and trade date syrup with locals.
The business encourages customers to engage in the production process instead of just dining out, enabling them to learn practical skills.
Al-Nafaiai, co-founder of Dam Studio, was pleased with the turnout at her customization workshops during a recent event.
The workshops attracted both adults and children, surprising Al-Nafaiai with the high number of adults participating.
The simple craft allowed people to connect with and customize their creations, aligning with the goals of Dam Studio and the Heritage Commission.
Additionally, attendees learned about the historical significance of dates and the ancient practice of making and trading date syrup.
The text is about a date festival in Sharqiya, Saudi Arabia.
Visitors can learn about the historical significance of dates to the local community and how date syrup was made and traded.
The festival is organized by the Sharqiya Development Authority and will end on Tuesday.
For more information, check the Ministry of Culture website or their social media account @mocheritage.