Photos| AlUla.. What awaits you at the Ancient Kingdoms Festival 2025?

The storytellers’ experiences are based on inherited knowledge and a close connection to the land, in addition to their continuous interaction with archaeologists, which makes their presence an essential part of the authenticity of the experience, and reflects AlUla’s commitment to presenting its history from a perspective in which local communities contribute.

The visitors then participated in a symbolic experience represented by the ignition Incense in the presence of Nabataean figures, inspired by an experience "Quarantine evening" The winner of several awards, which evokes the ancient customs that flourished on the incense route, announcing the beginning of this year’s festival activities in a unique heritage atmosphere.

In a later paragraph, the audience enjoyed a show "Stories from heaven"It is a display of drones that lit up the sky of Al-Hijjar to narrate through light formations the history of the region and its successive civilizations, and highlight its place in the world heritage scene.

The most prominent archaeological areas

The Vice President for Culture at the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Governorate, Abdul Rahman Al-Suhaimani, confirmed that Al-Ula is today considered one of the most prominent archaeological areas in the world, and its historical importance has become clearer than ever before, drawing attention to The festival highlights the ancient cultural heritage of northwest Arabia.

He stated that heritage for AlUla is not just a heritage that is preserved, but rather an essence that activities contribute to reviving and displaying to the world. He pointed out that events such as Winter at Tantora and Ancient Kingdoms enhance the participation of the local community, contribute to empowering talents and providing new opportunities for the people of AlUla, stressing the Authority’s pride in seeing local expertise at the heart of this work.

History Al-Ula

The festival offers a range of immersive experiences that evoke more than 7,000 years of human history, including the Incense Route experience, and a show. "Stories from heaven"A walking trail between the geological features in Al-Hijr, a tour dedicated to children, and an event "Secrets of ancient inscriptions" In Jabal Ikma, in addition to an event "Escape house" In the Old City.

The festival marks the return of the experience "Quarantine evening" Starting from November 26, in addition to a group of cultural and heritage experiences that give visitors to AlUla an unforgettable experience through integrated historical and knowledge stations.