Archaeologists unearth 25,000 remains in historic city

In the historical center of Jeddah, the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia, archaeologists have revealed approximately 25,000 artifacts.

This extensive collection comprises over 11,400 pottery fragments, nearly 11,400 animal bones, and approximately 1,700 shells, along with building materials, glass, and metal artifacts, as announced by the Jeddah Historic District Program (JHDP).

The findings stem from excavations conducted in 2020 within the city’s historic district, known as al-Balad.

The materials unearthed in this location are deemed a “valuable addition” to the field of archaeology in Saudi Arabia, according to the JHDP, Newsweek reported.

READ MORE: https://www.newsweek.com/archaeologists-unearth-25000-finds-historic-city-including-11000-animal-bones-1867059

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