Arabian Rock Art Heritage

The Application of Advanced Imaging Technology to Saudi Arabian Rock Art

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  • Al Ukhdood horse, Najran

    • Cavalry at Painted Bull panel, Bir Hima

      • Cavalry at Petroglyph Valley, Bir Hima

        • Cavalry on vertical slab, Bir Hima

          • Horsemen with helmets, Bir Hima

            • Leaping Horse, Bir Hima

              • One cavalryman at Petroglyph Valley, Bir Hima

                • Qatan cavalry, Bir Hima

                  • Bi’r Hima

                    The region around the modern city of Najran, in southwest Saudi Arabia, has much to offer in terms of rock art research. The settlement of Najran was an important center along the Incense Route. Caravans originating at the source in Yemen passed through Najran before turning northward.

                    • Saleh al-Murahi at Bir Hima

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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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