The Saudi Heritage Commission has announced the discovery of nearly 100 pieces of gold jewellery dating back to the Abbasid era in the Kingdom’s Qassim region.
The ancient ornaments comprise a complete decorative set designed in floral patterns, with gemstones embedded inside gold frames. Among the artefacts is a large circular piece featuring colourful stones arranged in a distinctive pattern at its centre. The collection also includes multicoloured prayer beads and large yet delicate gold spacers used to maintain gaps between the beads.
The jewellery was crafted using hammering techniques and hand-shaped gold layering methods. The gold plates contain decorative frames in which pressure engraving and gemstones were employed for ornamentation.
The artefacts were unearthed at a site in Dariyah during the commission’s fourth archaeological survey and excavation project.
Saudi Heritage Commission Chief Executive Officer Dr Jasser Suleiman Al-Harbash said in a statement that the discovery in Dariyah reflects the richness of the Kingdom’s cultural heritage.
He said the find also underlines the Kingdom’s historic importance as a centre for trade routes and cultural exchange over many centuries.
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