Saudi Heritage Commission Launches National Antiquities Awareness Campaign
Aadat initiative aims to educate Saudis about protecting national artifacts and cultural heritage
The Saudi Heritage Commission has introduced a nationwide awareness campaign, "Aadat", aimed at enhancing public understanding of the significance of preserving Saudi antiquities.
The initiative underscores the critical role that these artifacts play in bolstering the nation's cultural and national identity, illustrating the historical continuity of civilizations within Saudi lands spanning thousands of years.
This move is part of the commission's broader efforts to highlight Saudi antiquities and address the threats they face, such as encroachment and the illicit trafficking of artifacts.
The campaign emphasizes that safeguarding these historical treasures is a collective responsibility, grounded in an appreciation for their role in shaping the nation's cultural heritage.
To achieve this, it leverages various media platforms and outreach tools, conducting field campaigns across public areas, markets, malls, and universities throughout multiple regions.
Additionally, plans are underway to establish interactive pavilions that will showcase key archaeological sites, thus drawing attention to the Kingdom's geographical and cultural diversity.
The commission reiterates its ongoing commitment to protecting artifacts, each of which carries a story from the past essential for preserving national memory for future generations.
Recently, the commission announced the inclusion of 744 new archaeological sites in the National Antiquities Register, increasing the total count to 10,061 across Saudi Arabia.
This expansion highlights the rich and diverse nature of the Kingdom's cultural heritage and reflects the commission's dedication to documenting and preserving these historical locations.
These newly registered sites are distributed among several regions: Riyadh (253), Makkah (11), Madinah (167), Qassim (30), Eastern Province (13), Asir (64), Tabuk (72), Hail (13), Northern Borders (2), Jazan (23), Najran (86), and Jouf (10).
In a bid to foster community involvement in heritage preservation, the commission encourages citizens and residents to report unregistered sites through the Balagh platform, social media channels, or by contacting the Unified Security Operations Center at 911.
The initiative underscores the critical role that these artifacts play in bolstering the nation's cultural and national identity, illustrating the historical continuity of civilizations within Saudi lands spanning thousands of years.
This move is part of the commission's broader efforts to highlight Saudi antiquities and address the threats they face, such as encroachment and the illicit trafficking of artifacts.
The campaign emphasizes that safeguarding these historical treasures is a collective responsibility, grounded in an appreciation for their role in shaping the nation's cultural heritage.
To achieve this, it leverages various media platforms and outreach tools, conducting field campaigns across public areas, markets, malls, and universities throughout multiple regions.
Additionally, plans are underway to establish interactive pavilions that will showcase key archaeological sites, thus drawing attention to the Kingdom's geographical and cultural diversity.
The commission reiterates its ongoing commitment to protecting artifacts, each of which carries a story from the past essential for preserving national memory for future generations.
Recently, the commission announced the inclusion of 744 new archaeological sites in the National Antiquities Register, increasing the total count to 10,061 across Saudi Arabia.
This expansion highlights the rich and diverse nature of the Kingdom's cultural heritage and reflects the commission's dedication to documenting and preserving these historical locations.
These newly registered sites are distributed among several regions: Riyadh (253), Makkah (11), Madinah (167), Qassim (30), Eastern Province (13), Asir (64), Tabuk (72), Hail (13), Northern Borders (2), Jazan (23), Najran (86), and Jouf (10).
In a bid to foster community involvement in heritage preservation, the commission encourages citizens and residents to report unregistered sites through the Balagh platform, social media channels, or by contacting the Unified Security Operations Center at 911.
