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JEDDAH: Chinese Consul General in Jeddah Wang Qimin visited the archaeological site of Al-Serrian Port in Al-Lith to observe excavation work being carried out by a joint Saudi-Chinese team.
During the meeting, Qimin was briefed on the different stages of the work and its key findings to date, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.
He said the Al-Serrian Port site represented a significant milestone in the history of the Maritime Silk Road, reflecting important chapters of the friendship between China and the Arab world. The consul general also wished the team success in their endeavors as the work progressed.
The excavation project is part of the executive program of the recently signed agreement between the Saudi Heritage Commission and China鈥檚 National Cultural Heritage Administration. The initiative aims to expand archaeological excavation efforts at the site and foster partnerships with universities and international heritage research centers.
It is also helping to strengthen cultural ties between 抖阴短视频 and China and is in line with efforts by the Ministry of Culture and other cultural entities to explore new horizons for national heritage.
The Al-Serrian archaeological port is one of the most significant landmarks in the Al-Lith governorate, serving as a crucial link between Arab and Chinese civilizations for over 2,000 years. It also contains relics from ancient civilizations that once inhabited the region.