Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has handed over to the visiting delegation of the Egyptian Antiquities Higher Council, Three pieces of antiquities detected by the Saudi authorities. The delivery of the antiquities, which were earlier illegally smuggled into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, took place at King Abdulaziz Historical Center here in the presence of Egyptian ambassador to the Kingdom Mahmoud Auf and a number of officials. In a press statement, Dr Ali al-Ghabban, the Vice-President of SCTA, said the delivery of the antiquities pieces comes in line with the instructions of Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh region, and in line with the agreement of protection of cultural properties. He reiterated the keenness of the Kingdom on adherence to the agreement. On his part, the Egyptian ambassador said this development takes place within the framework of the existing distinguished relations between the Kingdom and Egypt in all domains notably in the cultural domain. He praised the approval of the Kingdom to hand over the pieces following the Egyptian request. The ambassador hoped that cooperation will continue between the two countries in the field of antiquities.