المملكة: Documenting 623 sites and producing 250 maps for the Atlas of the Two Holy Mosques
The General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information announced the documentation of “623” historical landmarks, within the first phase of the “Atlas of the Two Holy Mosques and the Holy Sites” project, to create A technically and scientifically documented national reference, during a workshop hosted by King Faisal Conference Hall.
The Authority, in cooperation with King Abdulaziz University, revealed the production of more than “250” maps and illustrations, and the preparation of more than “1,200” specialized scientific pages, to consolidate An accurate geographic and historical database.
A national reference for data integration
The head of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information, Dr. Engineer Mohammed Al Sayel, explained that the project aims to provide an integrated national reference that integrates geographical and historical data into a unified framework.
Al Sayel added that the work depends mainly on harnessing Modern spatial techniques in surveying and documenting the landmarks of the Two Holy Mosques and the Holy Sites.
The workshop witnessed the presence of the Advisor to the Royal Court, member of the Council of Senior Scholars, Dr. Saad Al-Shathri, and the President of King Abdulaziz University, Dr. Tarif Al-Aama, amid wide participation of experts and specialists in the geographical and historical fields.
The statistical indicators of the project showed that “315” geographical sites were identified in Medina, and “210” sites. In Mecca, along with “98” landmarks inside the holy sites, according to strict monitoring standards.
Objectives and results of the project
The work of the first phase resulted in the issuance of more than “300” identification cards, and the collection of more than “1,000” documents and visual images, based on about “500” scientific references and solid historical sources.
The project, in its advanced stages, aims to create more than “50” layers. Geospatial, and the establishment of more than “15” specialized databases, to link about “250” sites with highly accurate digital coordinates.
During the dialogue sessions, experts discussed methodologies for monitoring vanished or poorly defined sites, by conducting more than “350” urban and historical comparisons based on the intersection of original sources with ancient maps and reliable narratives.
The event concluded with a review of six scientific papers across three specialized sessions, highlighting Applications of spatial monitoring in waste management, preparing flood risk maps, and monitoring heat islands on pedestrian paths.
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