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Red Sea Museum displays 400-year-old Islamic navigation artifacts
The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah preserves the Islamic maritime heritage through a rare collection that includes navigational tools over 400 years old, such as compasses and indicators used to determine the Qibla direction, along with religious texts. This collection reflects the development of astronomy and navigation sciences and their role in serving sailors, traders, and pilgrims across the centuries. The exhibits feature indicators from the 17th and 19th centuries, highlighting the connection between navigation, trade, and pilgrimage across the Red Sea. This initiative aims to revive the heritage and enhance Jeddah's cultural significance in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
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