The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) was established by royal decree in July 2017 to preserve and develop AlUla, a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in north-west Saudi Arabia. More sites are set to be explored in the region by archaeological research institutions, universities, and companies from KSA and around the world. Although AlUla is best known for the Nabataean tombs of Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage site, since 2018 project teams have recorded thousands of archaeological sites across AlUla and Khaybar. Their presence aligns with AlUla's legacy as a crossroads of civilisations, where people have exchanged ideas from far and wide."ĭelegates will also participate in excursions of AlUla's key heritage sites, many of which are also undergoing active archaeological excavation.
We welcome them to share knowledge on the Summit's four themes: Identity, Ruinscapes, Resilience and Accessibility. Abdulrahman Alsuhaibani, Executive Director of Archaeology, Conservation and Collections at RCU, said: "The AlUla World Archaeology Summit is drawing great interest worldwide, with speakers spanning the globe from America and Australia to Jordan and Japan. Archaeological research and conservation are cornerstones of the project, which aims to attract 2 million visitors a year to AlUla by 2035.ĭr. The Summit is an initiative of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), which is leading the comprehensive regeneration of AlUla as a leading global destination for cultural and natural heritage. Examples of panel discussion topics include "Archaeology Weaves an Interconnected World" and "Saving Archaeology One TikTok at a Time." In all, the Summit will include more than 300 attendees, who will engage with a variety of subjects intended to inspire visionary, heritage-based solutions to contemporary problems across sectors. Other luminaries scheduled to appear at the Summit include Bettany Hughes, the British historian and presenter of numerous documentaries on ancient history, and Levison Wood, world-renowned explorer, writer and photographer who has written eleven best-selling books and produced several critically acclaimed documentaries.
Denise Pozzi-Escot, Director, Pachacamac Site Museum, Peru Timothy Whalen, Director, Getty Conservation Institute and Dennis Wuthrich, Founder and CEO Farallon Geographics, USA. Gary Martin, Founder and Senior Advisor, Global Diversity Foundation Dr. Toshiyuki Kono, Professor Emeritus of Private International Law, Kyushu University Dr. Zeidan Kafafi, Professor Emeritus of Archaeology, Yarmouk University, Jordan Prof. Shadreck Chirikure, Edward Hall Professor of Archaeological Science, University of Oxford, UK Jyoti Hosagrahar, Deputy Director, World Heritage Center, UNESCO Prof. Suleiman Altheeb, Professor Emeritus of Ancient Arabian Scripts and Languages, King Saud University.įrom abroad: Prof. Daif Allah AlTalhi, Professor Emeritus of Archaeology, University of Hail Prof.
Jasir Alherbish, CEO, Saudi Heritage Commission Prof. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The AlUla World Archaeology Summit has announced an outstanding roster of Saudi and international speakers and delegates for its inaugural edition, taking place in AlUla from 13-15 September.Įxperts who are scheduled to be among the Summit's 80+ speakers include:įrom KSA: Manal AlDowayan, Visual Artist Dr.
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