The Heritage Commission, in cooperation with the Permanent Delegate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO, has recently organized a scientific symposium entitled "Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Civilizations", presented by a group of archaeology experts in the Kingdom, at the premises of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the capital of France, Paris.
The symposium reviewed the vast and diverse civilizations extending across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom's efforts in archaeological exploration and excavation. It also reviewed the most prominent stages of development in the interest in antiquities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over more than five decades. The symposium highlighted the recent archaeological discoveries of joint Saudi international missions, which have received wide global resonance. The symposium's topics also included the most important archaeological projects currently being undertaken.
This symposium comes within the framework of the continuous efforts of the Heritage Commission at the local, regional and international levels to highlight the Kingdom's efforts in caring for cultural and human heritage. This event is also in the context of the Heritage Commission's efforts to introduce its civilizational and historical components and the archaeological and heritage treasures and sites it embraces. In addition, it is in the context of building and strengthening bridges of communication with bodies and organizations related to heritage and highlighting the Kingdom's projects in preserving cultural heritage.
Source: Saudi Press Agency