A treasure of ancient relics was recently unearthed during the ongoing excavation work in the northern part of Grand Mosque. The relics included a package of architectural materials of great archaeological value. In addition several copies of the Holy Qur'an, educational posters and maps were also discovered, Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Monday. Dr. Ali Al-Ghuban, Deputy Secretary General of Antiquities and Museums at the General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, said a scientific committee of researchers and archaeologists has been formed to study the relics. He said the committee has moved all the 273 relics to the Archaeological Museum in Makkah. Archeologists assigned by the commission are monitoring all the stages of the excavations, he said. Dr. Al-Ghuban said the relics included doors of different shapes and sizes decorated with flowers and architectural Islamic designs. They will be put on public display after a proper study is conducted, he said. __