Archaeology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

January 7-23, 2025 (17 days | 16 guests)

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"An excellent trip all around. After taking some generic trips I loved having experts leading the trip and group members that were knowledgeable and interested. I had high expectations and they were surpassed."

- Douglas, Wisconsin (2024 Saudi Arabia tour)

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Highlights:

• Visit four of the country’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the spectacular petroglyphs at Jubbah; the stunning Nabataean tombs at Hegra (Madain Saleh); Al Balad, the historic center of the city of Jeddah; and the Al Turaif District of Diriyah, whose restored citadel and palaces are now an open-air museum.
• Marvel at the 6,000-year-old Rajajil Standing Stones; the Sakaka Rock Carvings, just discovered in 2018; and the necropolis of Mughair Shuwayb at Madyan, built into the hillside by the ancient Nabataeans.
• Wander the alleys and streets of Ushaiger Heritage Village, with Ushaiger itself being one of the oldest settlements in the region and often considered Saudi Arabia’s most beautiful village.
• Experience the holy city of Medina, a major Islamic pilgrimage site; and marvel at the modern capital city of Riyadh.
• Explore bustling markets such as the Unayzah Market and Buraydah’s camel market, perhaps the largest camel market in the world.

“[Trip highlights were the] exposure to Saudi Arabia — past, present, and hoped-for future. We were lucky to be there during a period of great change: extensive archaeological efforts, cultural changes, legal changes, and building, building everywhere.” - Carol, South Carolina (2024 Saudi Arabia tour)

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The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. The AIA seeks to educate people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery. For more than a century the AIA has been dedicated to the encouragement and support of archaeological research and publication, and to the protection of the world's archaeological resources and cultural heritage. By traveling on an AIA Tour you directly support the AIA while personally gaining the benefit of the AIA's network of scholars and worldwide contacts.