Unveiling the Enigmatic Secrets of Saudi Desert: Animal Sacrifices and Astral Tombs

The inaugural World Archaeological Summit held in Saudi Arabia's AlUla provided fresh perspectives on the ancient mysteries being unearthed in the country as it invests billions in opening up its long-hidden past to global tourism. The conference aimed to map Saudi Arabia's path to sustainable heritage tourism and gave experts rare access to a trove of ancient discoveries. The discoveries, including astral alignment of massive Nabatean graves and one of the world's oldest animal sacrifice sites, continue to unravel mysteries and challenge old assumptions about the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations. The summit highlighted the importance of preserving ancient artifacts and finding a balance between government needs and local community values.