“Today” tour: The Red Sea Museum documents Jeddah’s historical heritage with a thousand artifacts

A field tour for “Al-Youm” inside the corridors of the Red Sea Museum in historic Jeddah revealed a global cultural edifice that includes a thousand artifacts, to document the ancient maritime heritage within the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the integration of Ramadan activities.

This knowledge edifice stands out in the region included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, translating the Kingdom’s ambitious vision in protecting the natural and cultural heritage and highlighting it at the international level.

The museum is located in the region. Inside the historic “Bab Al-Bint” building at the meeting point of land and sea, which was restored and rehabilitated according to the highest standards of environmental sustainability, as part of the strategic initiatives of the Quality of Life Program.

Field tours within the museum’s corridors reveal exceptional content that includes more than a thousand archaeological and artistic pieces, carefully distributed among seven main axes within 23 advanced exhibition halls.

These rare collectibles are presented in a modern style that combines historical narration and interactive techniques, connecting visitors of all age groups to the depth of the human relationship with the sea throughout successive eras.

The permanent exhibitions showcase the origins of the Red Sea and its cultural connotations, navigation tools and ancient maps, All the way to trade routes and pilgrimage trips, highlighting the environmental diversity that contributed to shaping the civilizations of coastal societies.

The site contains valuable collections that include Chinese ceramics, oud incense burners, coral, jewelry, and manuscripts, in addition to modern creations by Saudi and international artists that create a unique visual dialogue linking the past with the present.

In addition to fixed displays, the museum launches sustainable interactive programs that include courses, seminars, and open dialogues. The most prominent of which is the “Made in the Red Sea” initiative to train craftsmen, and the supporting projects under the “Red Sea Art” umbrella.

The “Red Sea Music” performances also stand out as a milestone among the activities, as they celebrate the region’s ancient musical heritage in a creative style that blends authenticity and modern artistic experimentation.

This cultural momentum coincides with the Ramadan activities organized by the “Punchmark” company with high professionalism in the historical area, to create an atmosphere A spirituality that evokes Hijazi traditions in a way that combines tradition and entertainment.

This effective integration reflects the Kingdom’s firm commitment to preserving its heritage and building a sustainable cultural and knowledge economy, which makes historic Jeddah a global civilizational beacon that anticipates the future from its authentic roots.