Early Islamic era artifacts found near Makkah cemetery

Makkah municipality discovered ancient artifacts goes back to early Islamic era. The official website of the Makkah Municipality revealed on Dec 29, 2019. (Photo courtesy: Makkah municipality twitter account)
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Updated 30 December 2019
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Early Islamic era artifacts found near Makkah cemetery

  • Experts to examine and study the artifacts thoroughly
  • Excavation work continues as officials anticipate new historical landmarks

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s latest discovery of ancient artifacts goes back to early Islamic era.
Ancient grave stones and pottery pieces were discovered next to Al-Maala cemetery in Makkah “as the excavation contractor carried out work on a new smart parking lot project,” the Makkah Municipality posted on its official website on Saturday.
The gravestones date back to 687 Hijri (Islamic) year, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) said conforming that the artifacts found next to Al-Maala cemetery in Makkah dated back to early Islamic era.
“The artifacts are being delivered to SCTH so that experts can examine and study them thoroughly,” said Dr. Nayef Al-Qanoor, director general of the Registration and Protection of Antiquities Department at the SCTH.
He said that “an SCTH team of specialists will continue to follow up on the excavation work on the site every day in anticipation of the emergence of any new historical landmarks or artifacts.”
The SCTH will coordinate directly with the city’s municipality and the operating company, he added.


KSrelief continues aid projects in Afghanistan and Yemen

Updated 14 December 2025
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KSrelief continues aid projects in Afghanistan and Yemen

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributed 750 food parcels in Afghanistan reported state news agency SPA on Sunday. 

The aid agency benefited 750 families living in Baghlan province in Afghanistan as part of the agency’s Food Security and Emergency Support Project in Afghanistan for 2025–2026. 

Meanwhile in Yemen, KSrelief provided medical services to 7,815 people in Yemen during the month of November. 

As part of the Cholera Emergency Response project in Yemen, KSrelief provided comprehensive cholera screening and confirmed no suspected cases were recorded.

The project also conducted 673 awareness and health education sessions, benefiting 13,860 individuals.