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Notes: Applicants must complete the registration form and upload the required documents via the application portal on the symposium website by September 30, 2025, along with a request for a financial grant and a declaration of readiness to submit the full paper by January 30, 2026

Notes: Applicants must complete the registration form and upload the required documents via the application portal on the symposium website by September 30, 2025, along with a request for a financial grant and a declaration of readiness to submit the full paper by January 30, 2026.

About the
AlUla International Symposium on Sustainable Conservation of Rupestrian Heritage Sites

Saudi ICOMOS and The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) are pleased to announce the AlUla International Symposium on Sustainable Conservation of Rupestrian Heritage Sites, to be held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, on 25–27 November 2025.

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Why should Attend AlUla International Symposium on Sustainable Conservation of Rupestrian Heritage Sites

The symposium will provide a global platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners to exchange insights on conservation strategies, geological hazard mitigation, and climate-resilient restoration practices.

Notes: The symposium will include a digital exhibition corner.

Why should Attend AlUla International Symposium on Sustainable Conservation of Rupestrian Heritage Sites

Because The symposium will provide a global platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners to exchange insights on conservation strategies, geological hazard mitigation, and climate-resilient restoration practices.

Notes: The symposium will include a digital exhibition corner highlighting {digital heritage}, {virtual/augmented reality applications}, and {artificial intelligence tools}.

To request and apply for financial grants

Grants will be awarded to approximately 20 participants.
The Grants covers logestic costs
Priority in Grants is given to governors, directors, and experts who submit a research presentation and a full scientific paper.

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To request and apply for financial grants, there are some conditions and notes:

Scholarships will be awarded to approximately 20 participants, including 10 key experts selected by the scientific committee.
The scholarship covers local costs (accommodation, meals, and internal transportation), but does not include international airfare to and from AlUla.
Priority in scholarships is given to governors, directors, and experts who submit a research presentation and a full scientific paper.

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What Topics we will Discuss

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Modeling and Geophysical Investigation of Rupestrian Heritage Sites

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Remote Sensing and Monitoring for Risk Management

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Climate Change and Weathering Impacts on Rock-Carved Heritage

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Innovative Conservation and Restoration Techniques – Case Studies and Field Applications

Meet our 2025 Keynote Speakers

Dr. Teresa Patricio President, ICOMOS

Prof. Claudio Margottini IAEG

Dr. Jasir AlHerbish CEO, Saudi Heritage Commission

Thank You to Our Organizers

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About the
AlUla International Symposium on Sustainable Conservation of Rupestrian Heritage Sites

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Why should Attend AlUla International Symposium on Sustainable Conservation of Rupestrian Heritage Sites

To request and apply for financial grants

To request and apply for financial grants, there are some conditions and notes:

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Meet our 2025 Keynote Speakers

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