Arabian Rock Art Heritage

The Application of Advanced Imaging Technology to Saudi Arabian Rock Art

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  • Sandra Olsen at Bir Hima (2/2)

    English subtitles with Arabic transcript.

    • Sandra Olsen at Bir Hima (1/2)

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      • Majeed Khan at Bir Hima

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        • Hamad Shanoof al-Alarjaa

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          • Chris Beard at Bir Hima

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            • Cavalryman

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              • Painted bull panel, Bir Hima

                This excellent panel of petroglyphs was discovered on 24 January 2010 by Dr. Majeed Khan and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History team in the Bir Hima region of Saudi Arabia, in Najran Province.

                • Hoodoo, Bir Hima

                  A delicately balanced block of sandstone (or hoodoo) at the top of this hill attracted the attention of ancient artists in southern Saudi Arabia.

                  • Horsemen Slab, Bir Hima

                    An isolated block of sandstone is adorned by three mounted cavalrymen wielding lances and a sword.

                    • Petroglyph Valley, Bir Hima

                      This wadi at Bir Hima preserves a rich assemblage of petroglyphs in an unusual concentration. The rock art here displays a wide variety of subjects, including animals, humans, and Alia figures, reflecting multiple phases of cultural activity.

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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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