Bull-Head Altar and Ancient Furnaces Unearthed in Southern Saudi Arabia
A joint Saudi-French archaeological mission has uncovered major finds at Al Ukhdood in Najran, offering new insight into Arabia’s history as far back as the 3rd century B.C.
The 2025 excavation season, led by the Saudi Heritage Commission with French partners including the National Centre for Scientific Research and Sorbonne University, surveyed nearly 60% of the site.
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The team registered 483 archaeological sites and documented more than 550 monuments using digital scanning and 3D modeling.
Key discoveries include the foundations of a large building with courtyards, a sandstone altar carved in the form of a bull’s head, bronze statues, an incense burner inscribed with ancient script, and fragments of pottery and glass.
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The findings also revealed industrial furnaces used for metal smelting, highlighting Al Ukhdood’s role not just as a cultural hub but also an early economic center.
Officials said the discoveries reinforce Saudi Arabia’s commitment to leveraging global expertise to preserve and showcase its heritage.
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