Heritage finds 1,700 artifacts at Miqat Al-Juhfa
The Heritage Authority announced the completion of the first survey season at the Al-Juhfa archaeological site, in collaboration with the University of Exeter in the UK. Over 1,700 artifacts were uncovered, including pottery and glassware pieces, shells, and crafted items. Six ovens and a site believed to have served pilgrims were also found. Additionally, 13 grave markers from the Umayyad and Abbasid eras were discovered. It was observed that some of the artifacts originated from regions such as the Levant, Egypt, and Abyssinia, indicating that pilgrims from various parts of the world visited the site. Located 187 kilometers northwest of Mecca, the site is one of the fixed Miqats (boundary points for pilgrims) since the beginning of Islam, linked to the Prophet Muhammad’s migration, and boasts a thriving history during the second century AH.
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