Magna (Al-Awayshah) Excavation

Archaeological Excavation - Saudi Arabia
CLIENT
NEOM
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YEAR
2023
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Magna (Al-Awayshah) Excavation

Overview

The objective is to investigate the maritime history of the site and its connections with other shores along the Aqaba Gulf. The aim is to develop a comprehensive proposal for excavating the Magna archaeological site in NEOM. The site encompasses a total fenced area of 21 hectares.

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Preventive and Digital Archaeology, has achieved a noteworthy milestone by successfully completing two out of its four designated phases of Magna Archaeological Project.


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Challenges

Excavating a fortress, particularly at a fortress that is also a poorly preserved site, presents a set of specific challenges that archaeologists must navigate. Some of these challenges include:

  1. Structural Integrity: A pporly preserved fortress may have significant structural instability, with walls, foundations.
  2. Limited Stratigraphic Layers: Poor preservation often means that the layers of archaeological deposits are disturbed, fragmented, or missing entirely.
  3. Accessibility: The location of a fortress on top of a hill can make it difficult to access the site, especially if there are steep slopes or rugged terrain.
  4. Stability: Hilltop fortresses are often built on rocky or uneven terrain, which can make excavation and stabilization efforts more complex..
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