Al-Jouf Governor Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdul Aziz examined on Sunday the research and excavation work carried out by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) in the vicinity of the archaeological area of Dumat Al-Jandal governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Dumat Al-Jandal is a city of ruins in northwest Saudi Arabia with ancient boundary walls, oasis and the partly rebuilt Marid Castle.
The place is considered a precious relic of the past built on a rocky plateau hundreds of meters above sea level in the southern part of Dumat Al-Jandal. It overlooks the city and its grounds tower above the old town’s buildings.
The exploration team comprising Saudi and Italian experts briefed Prince Faisal on the exploration work in Al-Jouf area.
Among the city’s other attractions is the Omar bin Khattab Mosque, which was built in 634-635 BC when the area was part of a major trade route.
Excavations carried out in the city in 1976 revealed Nabataean and Roman pottery dating back to the first and second centuries BC.
Al-Jouf is famous for its historical location and it boasts many archaeological sites.
The SCTH is currently working on repairing Dumat Al-Jandal sites before the city is opened to visitors.
Dumat Al-Jandal presents rich heritage of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jouf region
Dumat Al-Jandal presents rich heritage of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jouf region
- Dumat Al-Jandal is a city of ruins in northwest Saudi Arabia
- The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage is working on repairing the city sites to open it to visitors
