1,200-year-old gold hoard discovered in Saudi Arabia may have been buried by a medieval pilgrim
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have discovered a 1,200-year-old hoard of gold, silver, and gemstones buried along a medieval pilgrimage route. The treasure, known as the 'Diriyah Treasure', was found in a ceramic jar at the archaeological site of Diriyah, which was a key stop for Islamic pilgrims traveling to Mecca. This significant find sheds light on the region's history during the early Abbasid caliphate period.
- ▪The hoard includes over 100 gold and silver artifacts and was likely buried by a medieval pilgrim.
- ▪Diriyah was an important station on the Hajj route between Basra and Mecca.
- ▪The discovery was made during a six-year excavation by the Saudi Heritage Commission.
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Archaeology Middle East 1,200-year-old gold hoard discovered in Saudi Arabia may have been buried by a medieval pilgrim Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,200-year-old hoard of gold, silver and gemstones that was buried along a medieval pilgrimage route in Saudi Arabia. By Kristina Killgrove published 27 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Archaeologists discovered a ceramic jar containing over 100 gold and silver artifacts at the site of Diriyah.
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