Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has wrapped up its second archaeological season at Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Province, uncovering 147 architectural units, including large courtyards and ancient wells, according to Arab News.
Located 26 kilometers northwest of Al-Uqair Port, the site unveiled fundamental finds—including an Abbasid dirham minted in 765 AD, bronze ornaments, as well as glazed pottery.
The site’s timeline extends from the pre-Islamic era through the early Islamic period and into the late 10th century, according to comparative analysis and organic sampling.
The discovery mirrors the Kingdom’s cultural strategy to preserve tangible heritage and solidify Saudi Arabia’s scientific and historical presence on the global stage.
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