Prince Badr's Visit to Beijing: Celebrating Cultural Connections at the
Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla, visited the "AlUla, Wonder of Arabia" exhibition at Beijing's Forbidden City.
This visit showcases the cultural connection between Saudi Arabia and China, providing insights into AlUla's historical civilizations.
Prince Badr toured the pavilions, examining artifacts that tell the stories of AlUla's past, including its time as the ancient capital of the Dadan and Lihyan Kingdoms, symbolized by Dadan statues.
The exhibition aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and highlights AlUla's multifaceted history.
The text is about the AlUla exhibition in Saudi Arabia, which showcases the country's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the tombs of Hegra, carved into stone mountains.
The Nabataean Kingdom's significance is represented through cinematic portrayals and a collection of bronze archaeological discoveries.
The collaboration between the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the French Agency for AlUla Development resulted in the exhibition, which opened in early January and has attracted nearly a quarter of a million visitors.