Event
The Earthen Testaments - A look into the material traces of Diriyah
The Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO and Diriyah Gate Development Authority present ‘The Earthen Testaments – A look into the material traces of Diriyah’. The exhibition takes audiences on a journey of discovery into Diriyah’s tangible and intangible heritage and culture.
Through archeological fragments, archival photographs, film, poetry, and commissioned works by Saudi artists, Rasha Alrashid, Omar Abduljawad, Ali Alsumayuin, and the collective Bricklab. The exhibition explores the legacy of Diriyah and its people, with the earth that formed its iconic architecture as the shared medium.
The experience of ‘The Earthen Testaments’ tells the story of Wadi Hanifah, the verdant source of Diriyah, and At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands as a symbol of the founding legacy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At-Turaif remains today an emblem of the traditions, values, and material forms that define Najdi culture and heritage.
Organized by the Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO and Diriyah Gate Development Authority
How to access UNESCO Headquarters
- The exhibitions are free and open to the public on the dates indicated, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., upon presentation of an ID card.
- UNESCO Headquarters is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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