RIYADH: The Saudi Heritage Commission, in collaboration with the permanent delegate of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO, recently hosted a scientific symposium called “Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Civilizations.” A team of archaeology experts from Saudi Arabia presented the symposium at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization in Paris, France, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The symposium reviewed the vast and diverse civilizations extending across Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom’s efforts in archaeological exploration and excavation. It also reviewed the most prominent stages of development in the interest in antiquities in Saudi Arabia over more than five decades. The symposium emphasized the global recognition received by recent archaeological discoveries made by collaborative international missions in Saudi Arabia. The forum also covered the ongoing and noteworthy archaeological projects currently underway. This symposium is part of the efforts by the commission to showcase the Kingdom’s commitment to preserving cultural and human heritage at local, regional, and international levels. This event is also a part of the commission’s endeavors to showcase the civilizational and historical elements in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, it aims to foster stronger ties with relevant bodies and organizations in the field of heritage and archaeology, while also showcasing the Kingdom’s projects in the preservation of cultural heritage.