Saudi Arabia is embarking on a mission to unearth the ancient past of its capital city, Riyadh

Over the next four years, from 2024 to 2028, an extensive archaeological study, known as the Al-Yamamah Archaeological Project, will delve into the history buried beneath Riyadh and its neighboring regions. The project aims to enhance the understanding of the area’s rich cultural heritage and expand the national archaeological record.

Researchers will be conducting a broad survey across Riyadh, Wadi Hanifah, and surrounding areas

As well as performing targeted excavations in locations such as Dhurma, Al-Hani, and Al-Masane. This exploration is set to uncover new insights into the region’s history, potentially revealing unknown aspects of its past.

Riyadh already has many cultural heritage sites registered

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With 1,812 cultural heritage sites already registered in Riyadh, including 1,514 sites in the National Antiquities Register and 425 known for their rock art and ancient inscriptions, the study aims to document and expand these findings. Advanced tools like geographic information systems, ground-penetrating radar, 3D modeling, and artificial intelligence will be employed to map and analyze the findings more effectively.

The project will collaborate with historians, scholars, and students from local and international institutions, blending technology and expertise to uncover and share Riyadh’s historical treasures with the world.