SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi citizen penalized for encroaching on archaeological site

March 18, 2025
The Heritage Commission arrested the citizen for violating the Law of Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage by encroaching on the Al-Duwaimin 3 archaeological site in Al-Nairyah governorate in the Eastern Province.
The Heritage Commission arrested the citizen for violating the Law of Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage by encroaching on the Al-Duwaimin 3 archaeological site in Al-Nairyah governorate in the Eastern Province.

Saudi Gazette report

DAMMAM — The Criminal Court in the Eastern Province issued a ruling to impose fine on a Saudi citizen for violating the Law of Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage.

The Heritage Commission arrested the citizen for violating the law by encroaching on the Al-Duwaimin 3 archaeological site in Al-Nairyah governorate in the Eastern Province. He was referred to the Public Prosecution and the legal procedures were taken against him leading to the court verdict.


March 18, 2025
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