Arabian Rock Art Heritage

The Application of Advanced Imaging Technology to Saudi Arabian Rock Art

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  • Hunting

    During the Neolithic, hunting scenes were prevalent. They were fairly stereotypic, with one or more of a particular prey species in the center of the scene and a hunter standing behind, poised to fire his weapon.

    • Hunting and Herding scene, Shuwaymis

      • Lion Hunt, Shuwaymis

        • Qatar Cave

          • Bezoar Goat Hunt, Shuwaymis

            • Hunter and Domestic Sheep at Jubbah

              • Domestic Cattle Panel Detail: Hunter

                Click here to download the PTM file. Desktop RTI viewers can be downloaded from Cultural Heritage Imaging.

                • Neolithic Hunter Detail: Writing

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                  • Neolithic Hunter Detail: Head

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                    • Neolithic Hunter Detail: Feet

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Stories in the Rocks

Saudi Arabia possesses world-class rock art in a dazzling desert landscape replete with majestic natural formations. Stories in the Rocks: Exploring Saudi Arabian Rock Art is a beautifully illustrated book written in an easily accessible manner. Its goal is to enlighten readers about the records created by ancient artists on the sandstone cliffs and outcrops distributed widely down Saudi Arabia from north to south.

Layan Cultural Foundation Project

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