Royal Commission for AlUla announces International Archeology Summit

AlUla, The Gulf Observer: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced that the AlUla International Archeology Summit will take place from September 13th to 15th.

During the three-day summit, international experts and pioneers in archeology and cultural heritage will come together to engage in discussions on four major topics: identity, archeological sites, flexibility, and access.

This summit will serve as a platform for scientific discourse, collaboration and innovation, with some 60 speakers working toward establishing connections between archeology and contemporary global issues within the sector. The goal is to foster a shared vision and develop heritage-based solutions.

In addition to the main summit, a “Future Forum” will be organized on the sidelines. This forum will feature experts from the Kingdom and abroad, engaging in brainstorming discussions on strategies to improve archeology and cultural landscapes.

The overarching objective of the summit is to harness the potential of cultural heritage-inspired visions for the benefit of humanity, aligned with the targets of the Saudi Vision 2030.

Furthermore, the event coincides with the 45th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, which the Kingdom is hosting for the first time, in Riyadh from September 10 to 25.