Jeddah, Safar 04, 1448 AH corresponding to July 18, 2026, SPA — The exhibition 'Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea,' held at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah, offers a cultural and educational experience combining archaeological discovery with historical narrative. Through interactive pathways, it presents evidence documenting the history of navigation and trade in the Red Sea, as well as the Kingdom's efforts in exploring and preserving underwater cultural heritage. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey titled 'From Voyage to Shipwreck,' documenting the story of the Amlaj shipwreck, one of the most prominent underwater archaeological sites in the Red Sea. Once a merchant ship, it has become an archaeological witness preserving a part of the Red Sea's memory for over two centuries. This section narrates the story of a merchant ship approximately 40 meters long that struck coral reefs off the coast of Amlaj and settled on the seabed at a depth of 22 meters, about 230 nautical miles north of Jeddah city. The wreck site was discovered in 2007, and archaeological survey and excavation began in 2015, revealing a collection of evidence reflecting the nature of the ship's cargo and documenting aspects of the maritime trade networks that connected the Red Sea with Asian ports and other regions. The exhibition displays a number of archaeological finds from the site, including pottery jars and pieces of blue-and-white Chinese porcelain dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries AD, along with artifacts reflecting details of life on board and the types of goods transported by commercial ships across the Red Sea. The section also highlights what happened to the wreck site after the ship sank: it was gradually covered by layers of sediment and sand, coral reefs grew around it, and fish and marine life inhabited its remains, turning it into a site combining archaeological value and natural diversity. The exhibition concludes this pathway with an interactive experience showcasing how the remains of a sea voyage became a submerged memory preserving human evidence and cargo, emphasizing the importance of maritime heritage as part of the Kingdom's cultural legacy and raising awareness of the need to protect and preserve underwater archaeological sites for future generations. // End // 19:38 T M 0092