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July 1, 2026The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

The NEOM Underwater Archaeological Surveys in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba, Saudi Arabia

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CZChiara ZazzaroJRJulian Jansen van RensburgDCDana Carris

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Underwater archaeological surveys document artefacts and shipwrecks in Saudi Arabia, revealing trade routes and methods.

Key Points

  • This research aims to systematically survey underwater archaeological sites in north-western Saudi Arabia, focusing on historical artefacts and shipwrecks.
  • Conducted systematic underwater surveys using diver inspections.
  • Documented 65 artefact scatters, eight pre-19th-century shipwrecks, and two harbours.
  • Evaluated archaeological findings to understand ancient trade and navigation.
  • Discovered two significant shipwrecks: one from the 4th–7th centuries CE with preserved cargo, and another from the 15th century.
  • Provided insights into sailing routes and harbour systems from early centuries CE to the 19th century.
  • Evaluated and improved underwater survey methodologies in the Red Sea.

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Zazzaro et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44ae605cd2549c8bc43aedhttps://doi.org/10.1080/10572414.2026.2680248
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