Heritage Authority Finds 1700 Artifacts at Miqat Site
The Heritage Authority has discovered more than 1,700 artifacts at the archaeological site of Mikat Al-Juhfah, which is located along the Egyptian pilgrimage route and is 187 kilometers northwest of Mecca. The findings include ceramic, glass, stone fragments, seashells, and crafted items, as well as six pottery ovens and a water channel that served pilgrims. Additionally, there are 13 tombstones, some dating back to the Umayyad and Abbasid periods. The site is a fixed Mikat (religious boundary) from the early Islamic period, and artifacts from various regions such as the Levant and Egypt have been uncovered, indicating that pilgrims from around the world passed through. These efforts are part of the Heritage Authority's initiatives to document historical landmarks and highlight the significance of the site in Islamic history.
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