February 6, 2019
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Building 9, lecture hall 2
By Dr. Abdullah A. Al-Zahrani, general director of archaeological researches and studies,
Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) pays considerable attention to archaeological activities, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is home to thousands of archeological sites. These are considered as treasures of historical and cultural value.
SCTH has recently expanded its archaeological activities to include many pre-Islamic and Islamic sites. Currently more than 40 joint international missions are conducting survey and excavations across the Kingdom.
As a result, discoveries have been made in several locations, including the pre-Islamic oases of Tayma, Al-Ula, Dumat Al-Jandal and Najran. The most significant evidence of past human occupations will be presented during this presentation. In the aforementioned towns, archaeological research has revealed consecutive civilizations from Prehistory to the Late Islamic period.
Light refreshments will be served prior to the lecture at 5:00 p.m.
About the speaker:
Dr. Abdullah A. Al-Zahrani is general director of archaeological researches and studies at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage.
He joined the SCTH in 2001, where he participated to and lead archaeological surveys in various parts of the Kingdom ranging from Najran in the south to Aynounah in Tabuk province. He is currently the head of the Saudi Polish mission in Aynouah and at Al Abla mining site.
His primary research interest covers the mining activities during the Islamic period in Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Al-Zahrani earned a Ph.D. degree in archaeology from the University of York in 2015 and a master’s degree in archaeology from King Saud University. He participated in the production of four books and wrote a reference publication about mining and the architectural heritage of the Kingdom.
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