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NEOM Underwater Archaeological Surveys

Maritime survey documenting 65 artefact scatters, eight historical shipwrecks, and two ancient sunken maritime harbours.

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Client
NEOM Heritage Commission
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Contractor
NEOM Marine Archaeology Team & International Scientists
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Location
NEOM Maritime Realm, Northern Red Sea
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Timeline
Ongoing Discovery Program
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Est. Value
Cultural Heritage Sovereign Mandate

description Project Overview

Cutting-edge non-invasive hydrographic archaeology utilizing high-resolution side scan sonar, ROV photogrammetry, and subsea magnetometers. Maps maritime trade routes of the Nabataean, Roman, and early Islamic eras along the Red Sea coast.

engineering Technical Specifications

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discoveries
8 Shipwrecks, 65 Artefact Scatters, 2 Sunken Harbours
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tech
Millimeter 3D Photogrammetry & Marine Magnetometry

satellite_alt Survey & Geomatics Relevance

Projects of this scale and category typically require comprehensive surveying disciplines including:

  • chevron_right Offshore Geotechnical Investigation (Borehole / CPT)
  • chevron_right Geophysical Seabed Characterization
  • chevron_right Coastal Bathymetric Baseline Mapping
  • chevron_right UXO & Magnetometer Clearance Survey
  • chevron_right As-Laid Cable & Pipeline ROV Survey

Project At a Glance

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Client
NEOM Heritage Commission
construction
Contractor
NEOM Marine Archaeology Team & International Scientists
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Location
NEOM Maritime Realm, Northern Red Sea
schedule
Timeline
Ongoing Discovery Program
domain
Category
Marine Survey & Geotechnical
payments
Value Estimate
Cultural Heritage Sovereign Mandate
Project Status
Active Operations
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