Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has announced the completion of its second archaeological season at Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Province, unearthing 147 architectural units, including large courtyards and ancient wells, according to Arab News.
Situated 26 kilometers northwest of Al-Uqair Port, the site revealed fundamental finds—including an Abbasid dirham minted in 765 AD, bronze ornaments, along with glazed pottery.
Comparative analysis and organic sampling showed that the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era through the early Islamic period and to the late 10th century.
The discovery reflects the Kingdom’s cultural strategy to safeguard tangible heritage and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s scientific and historical presence on the global stage.
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