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In a scene that summarizes the deep association of the Saudis with camel culture, a video clip documented the moment of embalming The camel is a “reservoir”,, Which is described as the most beautiful camel in the Kingdom, after months of its death, and the video sparked a wide interaction among those interested in the popular heritage, considering that Khuzama was not just a prizes winner, but rather a symbol of beauty, status and value in the camel world.

1. Why was a wardrobe embalming?

The decision to embalm the camel was taken after her death in appreciation of her position, as camel experts and heritage lovers agreed that Khazama was embodying the ideal beauty standards between the camel, with its rare qualities that made it win the first positions in the most prominent camel festivals in the Kingdom, and its market value exceeded the barrier of 30 million riyals, but its owner, Nasser bin Mubarak bin Qurei Al Bayek, rejected all purchases.

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2. Khazama: A bright record of achievements

  • Khazama won for several years in a row in the first place in King Abdulaziz Festival for camels
  • Compete Umm Raqiba andSeedAnd she kept the title of “the most beautiful camel” until her death
  • It was chosen to be the first camel to be displayed in Camel Club MuseumIn order to preserve its legacy for future generations

3. The role of the camel club in documentation and preservation

After announcing the death of Khazama in February, the administration continued Camel Club With its owner to request it for the purpose of embalming and displaying it in a permanent museum within the club’s facilities, because of the symbolic value it represents in the history of Saudi camel competitions, and the owner agreed after consultations, stressing that the goal of embalming is not commercial, but cultural and heritage in the first place.