43 pieces… uncovering gold jewelry from the Abbasid era at the archaeological site of Dhariya
Declared The Heritage Authority announced the discovery of a group of gold jewelry dating back to The Abbasid eraat the Dhariya archaeological site in the Al-Qassim, as part of the results of the work of the fourth season of the archaeological survey and excavation project implemented by the Authority to study the cultural sequence of the site and document its urban features and material discoveries.
The discovered jewelry consists of (43) gold pieces that are likely to have formed an integrated ornamental set. The pieces are dominated by a botanical decorative character within geometric formations, as units appear in the form of multi-petaled flowers with fixed stone lobes in the middle. Within golden frames, with a balanced distribution.
The collection includes a large disc piece studded with colored stones in a regular central formation, in addition to a large group of multi-colored beads, and delicate golden spacers, made using hammering techniques and manual shaping of gold sheets, in addition to the decorative pressing method and the stone inlay technique inside the frames; Which indicates the advanced craftsmanship during that period and the development of the craft of crafting gold jewelry during the Abbasid era.
The archaeological site of Dhariya in Qassim…a historical station on the Basra Hajj route and a witness to the expansion of civilization.
National Monuments Sites
The excavations resulted in the discovery of architectural landmarks dating back to the Abbasid period, which included the foundations of stone buildings, mud walls, fire pits, and plastered rooms, in addition to pottery and metal tools, which indicates the presence of human settlement dating back to the late third century AH, and confirms the strategic importance of the site on pilgrimage and trade routes.
This discovery comes within the efforts of the Heritage Authority to study, document and protect national antiquities sites, which contributes to highlighting the cultural depth of the Kingdom and enhancing its cultural presence, in line with the national strategic goals for culture emanating from the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
- For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
