Guests of Saudi Media Forum Visit AlUla
The AlUla governorate attracted guests of the Saudi Media Forum. They were introduced to the various historical artifacts and civilizations spanning thousands of years found in the governorate.
The guests of the Saudi Media Forum visited several archaeological sites, most notably the Al-Hijr archaeological city. They listened to an explanatory briefing about these sites and expressed their admiration for what they saw.
Aims of Saudi Media Forum’s Visit
The visit aims to acquaint the guests with the landmarks of the Kingdom in general, and AlUla in particular, given its rich historical and cultural heritage, which has made it a focal point for visitors from various countries around the world.
Protecting AlUla
The American artist David Popa chose one of the archaeological sites in Al-Hijr, AlUla to present a stunning artwork on protecting AlUla heritage as well as heritage around the whole world.
This masterprice is part of a Saudi campaign to protect the heritage of the “AFP” region, reported Al Arabiya
Clossal Expressive Artwork
In AlUla, two hands appear emerging from the sand and surrounding Tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza.
Designed to fade away in a matter of weeks, it underscores the urgency of protecting the historical places. Adding to the theme of protecting the heritage, Popa was keen to use environmentally friendly natural pigments, such as red and yellow soil, which decompose over time and leave no trace.
Embraced with the two earthy protective hands, the stone reserved its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list in the Kingdom. Moreover, there are Arabic decorations on the sleeves blending with the surrounding environment.
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