Discovery of a rare rock inscription bearing the name of Caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab in Medina

Cultural authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a prominent archaeological and historical discovery: a rare rock inscription dating back to the early Islamic era. The Heritage Commission clarified that the discovered inscription bears the name of the second Caliph, Omar ibn al-Khattab, and was found within the scope of Al-Mahd Governorate, which is part of the Medina region.

This announcement followed the conclusion of the first and second phases of the field archaeological survey operations conducted by the Commission in the region. Official sources confirmed that these discoveries highlight the historical and civilizational depth of the region and document an important period of early Islamic history through rock inscriptions and antiquities.

The discovery sparked a wide wave of interaction across social media platforms, where those interested in archaeology and history circulated images of the inscription, considering it a qualitative addition to the Saudi archaeological record. Specialized teams continue to study the site and adjacent inscriptions to decipher them and link them to the historical context of the routes and caravans that once traversed the region.

We have uncovered archaeological sites that tell stories of civilizations that passed through this land.