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The announcement of the archaeological discoveries is part of the efforts of the Historic Jeddah Revival Programme.
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About 25,000 fragments of artefacts from the Early Islamic era were discovered through the Jeddah Historic District Programme. All Photos: Saudi Press Agency
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Tombstones made of Mangabi stone, marble, and granite were found at different locations within Jeddah.
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The archaeological survey and excavations yielded significant findings, including 11,405 pottery shards weighing 293kg.
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Some of the pieces were made in the Chinese province of Jiangxi and date back to the 16th-19th centuries, while older pottery fragments were from the Abbasid era.
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The excavation revealed the historical significance of four locations: Othman bin Affan mosque, Al Shona, a segment of the Northern Wall, and Al Kidwah.
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The announcement of the archaeological discoveries is part of the efforts of the Historic Jeddah Revival Programme.
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About 25,000 fragments of artefacts from the Early Islamic era were discovered through the Jeddah Historic District Programme. All Photos: Saudi Press Agency
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Tombstones made of Mangabi stone, marble, and granite were found at different locations within Jeddah.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MC7A7X5WJBHITEHU64RG76L3DA.jpg?smart=true&auth=f9732cc9105cfa537f8e41ea02f0182eed2f9d54af6849a1d90f7cfb9970316b&width=400&height=225)
The archaeological survey and excavations yielded significant findings, including 11,405 pottery shards weighing 293kg.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YCNN2W4MOBDGBPFRQBKV3IIG3A.jpg?smart=true&auth=4b349e6e7dfc9472fe61bc902d0d37446cc68246544e9232939edccf7458a98e&width=400&height=225)
Some of the pieces were made in the Chinese province of Jiangxi and date back to the 16th-19th centuries, while older pottery fragments were from the Abbasid era.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GI7UUAUCYJFMRMSF4VODZOMP5I.jpg?smart=true&auth=a9e2b132c85564f99a9c878d03ffa3b6cfba07cf6b637c37eeffbd4fee93de84&width=400&height=225)
The excavation revealed the historical significance of four locations: Othman bin Affan mosque, Al Shona, a segment of the Northern Wall, and Al Kidwah.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FK3H7P2BNFHKBB6E3CR4KVHAPU.jpg?smart=true&auth=3a89be24c9c553da0ad5da636f968ee7caa640ec333ad191a3f45a97bb2aca14&width=400&height=225)
The announcement of the archaeological discoveries is part of the efforts of the Historic Jeddah Revival Programme.
Saudi Arabia discovers 25,000 artefact fragments from seventh century
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The National
05 February, 2024
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