Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Heritage Commission CEO Dr. Jasser Bin Suleiman Al-Harbash has stated that the archaeological sites, which have been discovered in the Kingdom, constitute only 15% of Saudi Arabia's treasures.

Dr. Al-Harbash made these remarks during the scientific conference of the Heritage Commission being held in Al-Jouf under the name ‘The Camel Sculpture Site and Its Cultural Importance from a Global Perspective’.

He noted that 85% of the sites in Saudi Arabia have not yet been discovered, or discovered in a simple way and needs prospecting.

There are 8,000 archaeological sites in the Kingdom, and more than 1,000 urban heritage sites, he said.

Dr. Al-Harbash added that the antiquities sector has 45 local and international missions, and Saudi Arabia aims to increase it to more than 100 archaeological missions during the coming years.

Stressing that the Al-Jouf region, which is located in the north of central Saudi Arabia, has many treasures in more than one location.

Dr. Al-Harbash has invited all local and international researchers to participate in scientific research in the Kingdom in general and the Al-Jouf region in particular.