Kuwaiti Official Stresses Importance Of Preserving Failaka Island

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MANAMA, Sept 14 (KUNA) - Acting Assistant Secretary-General of museum and monuments sector at Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Mohammad bin Redha stressed the importance of preserving and developing Failaka Island as a cultural, natural, educational, and tourist landmark that reflects Kuwaiti identity and supports its inclusion on the World Heritage list.
In a statement to KUNA on the sidelines of a scientific symposium titled "Christian Archaeological Sites in Eastern Arabia: Towards a Shared Heritage", held September 13-14 by Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, bin Redha said Kuwait's participation reflects its commitment to showcasing Failaka's exceptional historical value.
He noted that efforts are underway to highlight the island's heritage and prepare for its inclusion on the UNESCO Tentative List, based on a 2018 ICOMOS recommendation, adding that Failaka features archaeological layers spanning over 4,000 years, from the Bronze Age through Hellenistic, early Christian, Islamic, and modern periods.
He explained that they are working with local and international partners to prepare a comprehensive nomination file that preserves the island's authenticity and global significance.
Kuwait was represented at the symposium by NCCAL official Engineer Khuloud Al-Khashram and Head of the French-Kuwaiti Archaeological Mission Julie Bonneric. (end)
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