A new permanent exhibition at AlUla’s Dadan archaeological site, titled Illuminating Discoveries – Uncovering the layers of Dadan’s History, reveals over 100 newly unearthed artefacts that showcase Dadan’s rich heritage as a major Incense Road trading centre.

The exhibition highlights ancient craftsmanship, cross-cultural exchange, inscriptions, religious traditions, and links with Mediterranean civilisations.

Created through Saudi–French collaboration, it forms part of AlUla’s most ambitious archaeological season yet and is accessible to visitors on the Dadan and Jabal Ikmah tour. 

Dr. Abdurahman Alsuhaibani, Vice President of Culture at RCU and Co-Director of the Dadan Project, said: “Dadan is a truly remarkable place that one could say was the world’s first truly connected centre. An ancient capital, it was one of the most sophisticated and important cities of its time – a fascinating fact that continues to reveal itself through the incredible range and diversity of artefacts uncovered by teams of Saudi and international experts on the ground. This wonderful new, permanent exhibition offers visitors unique insights into the lives, beliefs and practices of the people of Dadan, how they ruled the region and how they interacted with other cultures.” -TradeArabia News Service