Nobel laureates glimpse KSA efforts to save ‘cultural treasures’
Baku, June 8, AZERTAC
Nobel laureates and other prominent prize-winners gathered for a three-day retreat at Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to Arab News.
Protecting humanity’s common heritage is more critical than ever, as conflicts threaten historical sites and an obsession with economic growth endangers ecosystems, a conference of global intellectual leaders in AlUla has been told.
Issues of identity and the disruption facing communities through rapid change were highlighted in a panel discussion titled “Safeguarding Our Civilization: How to Prevent the Erosion of Our Common Heritage” at the Hegra Conference of Nobel Laureates and Friends 2022 on Saturday.
Nobel laureates and other prominent prize-winners gathered for a three-day retreat at Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site to identify actions that can be taken to help humanity thrive in the 21st century.
Key speakers at the conference, which was held under the theme “New Openings: Decisive Moments for a Decisive Decade,” were Diriyah Gate Authority CEO Jerry Inzerillo; author Dr. Jung Chang; human rights activist and 1992 Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu-Tum; and Lech Wałęsa, 1983 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Polish president.
The 120 delegates and guests included 10 Nobel laureates, as well as Pulitzer Prize winners, King Faisal Prize winners, King Salman Prize winners, and 15 gifted Saudi students.
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