The Red Sea Museum has extended its temporary exhibition, “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea,” until August 15, to further expand its cultural and educational programming, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Held at the Bab Al-Bunt building in Historic Jeddah, the exhibition showcases underwater archaeological discoveries along Saudi Arabia’s coastline.
Through these discoveries, the “Sunken Treasures” exhibition seeks to raise public awareness of the significance of safeguarding marine history, while also advancing maritime archaeological research.
By tracing the historical evolution of the Red Sea as a key route of trade, pilgrimage, and communication, the event spotlights its pivotal role in connecting Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean over thousands of years.
It also invites visitors to explore documented evidence of historic shipwrecks discovered along the coastlines of Jeddah, Yanbu, Umluj, and the Farasan Islands.
The exhibition features a unique collection of maritime archaeological artifacts, ranging from stone and wooden anchors to Chinese and Islamic ceramics, ancient pottery, glassware, coins, as well as vintage navigational instruments used to transport goods across the waves.
Overall, these artifacts stand as a testament to the historical importance of Saudi ports and their strategic position along global trade routes linking East and West.
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