First Jaussen & Savignac Workshop in AlUla, May 2025

A scientific cooperation agreement between the The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne has resulted in the Programme Jaussen & Savignac, which focuses on research and training.  

In this context, and in order to promote cultural exchange, research and professional development, professors and archaeologists from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne have offered 3 training workshops to tourism professionals, teachers, parents and members of the local community of AlUla Mada'in Saleh, welcomed by The Royal Commission for AlUla.

Speakers from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne:

François Giligny, Professor  

Cyrille Galinand, Archaologist

Salomé Sepeau, Cultural mediator and Photographer

Translators: Rasha Alzahrawi and Ahmed Haroon

3 main themes, including lectures and practical workshops:

How is archaeology done?

How can we connect people to archaeological culture?

What tools can be used to promote our heritage?  

A look back at a nice busy week below :