744 New Archaeological Sites Registered by Saudi Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission announced the registration of 744 new archaeological sites in the National Antiquities Register, increasing the national total to 10,061.

The newly added sites are found in several regions across Saudi Arabia, namely: Riyadh (253), Madinah (167), Najran (86), Tabuk (72), Asir (64), Qassim (30), Jazan (23), Makkah (11), Eastern Province (13), Hail (13), Al-Jouf (10), Northern Borders (2), and the Najran region.

These registrations follow the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law (Royal Decree 9/1/1436 AH) and the Heritage Commission’s board resolution allowing site registration by its CEO.

The move reinforces legal protections and ensures documentation of sites with historical and cultural significance.

The Commission stressed the importance of community involvement, urging citizens and residents to report unregistered locations via the Balagh platform, social media, or through emergency contact at 911.