Riyadh: Saudi Post (SPL) has issued a SAR3 commemorative stamp to celebrate the registration of Al-Faw Archaeological Area on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking it as the eighth Saudi site in this prestigious registry. Located south of Riyadh at the junction of a vast plain and the Tuwaiq mountain range, Al-Faw is strategically positioned along ancient trade routes connecting the southern Arabian Peninsula to its center and east. The site features a landscape shaped over millennia by human interaction with the environment, which was abandoned in the 5th century AD due to water depletion. Excavations have revealed 12,000 archaeological features from prehistory to the late pre-Islamic era, documenting the adaptation of three successive ancient civilizations to changing climatic conditions.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the commemorative stamps issued by SPL honor significant national and international events, highlighting key chapters of Saudi history and serving as valuable collectibles for philatelists, researchers, and heritage enthusiasts.