AlUla has announced a major new initiative to digitally document the region’s extensive collection of ancient inscriptions, underscoring its commitment to heritage preservation and archaeological advancement. Specialized research teams are now working across key heritage sites to record, classify, and analyze inscriptions using advanced digital technologies.
As one of the world’s largest open-air museums, AlUla is home to thousands of inscriptions — including Thamudic, Nabataean, and Lihyanite — offering invaluable insights into the civilizations that thrived in northwest Arabia. The new initiative aims to create a comprehensive digital archive that will support academic research and serve as an essential reference for scholars worldwide.
The project also enhances long-term conservation efforts by safeguarding inscriptions vulnerable to natural erosion, ensuring their preservation for future generations. By documenting these historical markings in detail, AlUla is opening new avenues for researchers to reinterpret the region’s past with greater precision and scholarly depth.
