AlUla Publishes Volume on Umm Daraj Heritage Site

Jul 25, 2026
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AlUla Publishes Volume on Umm Daraj Heritage Site

The Royal Commission for AlUla has published a new archaeological volume dedicated to the Umm Daraj site, one of the significant heritage locations associated with the ancient Lihyan Kingdom. The publication documents the site and its role in the region's deep history.

Titled to highlight Umm Daraj as a beacon of the Lihyan Kingdom, the volume brings together detailed records of the site, contributing to the growing body of published research on AlUla's rich archaeological landscape.

AlUla is widely recognized as one of the most important historical regions in the Kingdom, home to layers of civilizations that spanned centuries. Efforts to document and study its sites form part of a broader push to preserve and share the area's cultural heritage.

For residents and visitors in Saudi Arabia, publications like this help deepen public understanding of the country's past and support the ongoing work to protect and promote its historic sites. As interest in AlUla continues to grow among locals and expats alike, documented research offers a valuable window into the civilizations that once flourished there.


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