RIYADH: The Saudi Heritage Authority has launched the first stage of its archaeological excavation project at the Dariyah site in the Qassim region as part of its efforts to protect and preserve cultural sites in the Kingdom from potential threats.
This followed the directives of the Saudi culture minister and chairman of the board of directors of the Heritage Authority, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, to resume archaeological surveys and excavations in different Saudi regions.
Historical Dariyah is an ancient town that dates back to the pre-Islamic era. It gained importance and fame during the Islamic eras, where it served as an historical crossroad for pilgrims, as well as being frequently mentioned in geographical, historical and literary sources.
Through the project, which will include several other archaeological sites, the Heritage Authority seeks to get a closer look at the site’s historical sequence and find physical evidence of the extent of the civilizational prosperity experienced by the region, as well as its ties to other sites. These works aim to highlight Saudi Arabia’s cultural role in human civilization in general and Islamic eras in particular.
Archaeological excavation project begins in Saudi Arabia’s Dariyah
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Archaeological excavation project begins in Saudi Arabia’s Dariyah
- Historical Dariyah is an ancient town that dates back to the pre-Islamic era
Somali minister praises Qur’an printing efforts in Madinah
RIYADH: Somalia’s Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali visited the King Fahd Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah to review the Kingdom’s efforts in printing and disseminating the Holy Qur’an worldwide.
During the visit, Sheikh Mukhtar received a briefing on the complex’s mandates and specialized work in Qur’an printing, reviewing a range of its editions, including copies in various sizes and recitations, as well as translations of the Qur’an’s meanings, reflecting the Kingdom’s leading role in conveying the message of the Qur’an globally.
The minister praised the strong support and attention given to the complex by the leadership, adding that its contributions highlight the Kingdom’s leading position in serving the Qur’an and promoting its dissemination.
He also commended the Kingdom’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs for supporting the complex’s work and enabling it to fulfill its global mission.
The complex welcomed almost 1 million visitors from within the Kingdom and abroad in 2025, highlighting its status as a major attraction for visitors to Madinah, who come to witness the Kingdom’s extensive efforts in printing and distributing the Qur’an in multiple languages.
As a leading Islamic institution, the complex continues to produce more than 12 million copies of the Holy Qur’an annually and translations of its meanings in numerous international languages.
It also offers digital and audio editions through online platforms and smart applications, as part of the Kingdom’s initiative to facilitate access to the Holy Qur’an and ensure its dissemination worldwide.
