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A photograph of Admiral John Jellicoe (1859-1935) who notably commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland (May-June 1916) during the First World War (1914-18). (Imperial War Museums)

Fortifications at the Taymar Oasis, photograph by the Royal Commission of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Taymar was a significant oasis settlement in north-western Arabia. Its historical importance is largely attributed to its status as a major stopping...

Lion Tombs at Dadan, photograph by the Royal Commission of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. The carved lions are thought to symbolise powerful status or strength, or they could have been carved to protect the tomb’s occupants. Some of the tombs may...

Nabataean tomb at Hegra, photograph by the Royal Commission of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. A Nabataean tomb at the magnificent site of Hegra, AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Hegra was a massive site settled during the Nabatean and Roman times. A UNESCO World...

The AlUla World Archaeology Summit, photograph by the Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Attendees at the AlUla World Archaeology Summit, held at AlUla, Saudi Arabia, October 2024.

Conference center at Maraya, photograph by the Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Maraya, a multipurpose venue in AlUla’s Ashar Valley, that holds the world record for largest mirrored building (9,740 glass panels). The AlUla World...

AlUla Oasis, photograph by Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudi Arabia. AlUla, an oasis in north-west Arabia with a history as a crossroads for travellers on pilgrimage and incense routes, is returning to prominence through a comprehensive...

Old Town of AlUla, photograph by Royal Commission of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. The Old town of AlUla, which dates from the 12th century CE to the 20th century.

Ruins of Qurh, photograph by Royal Commission of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Remains of the Islamic city of Qurh in the AlUla area of Saudi Arabia. This settlement was mentioned in early Islamic sources, a testemant to its ancient origins.

This infographic details the timeline of rocket development from ancient Chinese inventions to early 20th-century theoretical and practical advancements.