Arabian Rock Art Heritage

The Application of Advanced Imaging Technology to Saudi Arabian Rock Art

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  • Majeed Khan at Tayma

    English subtitles with Arabic transcript.

    • Al Naslaa, Tayma

      Al Naslaa is one of the most photogenic petroglyphs we have seen. The uniform slit between the two standing stones and the flat faces are completely natural.

      • Jebel Habib, Tayma (detail)

        This close-up shows the elegance of the Arabian horse, the only figure on this massive rock face.

        • Jebel Habib, Tayma

          Jebel Habib is another half dome with a large flat surface ideal for carving petroglyphs. It is in a beautiful setting with sand drifting like waves on a seashore against the rock face.

          • Uqulqh, Tayma

            Uqulqh is a large sandstone outcrop not far from the ancient city of Tayma. It features Arabian horses with tasseled tails that resemble those of donkeys or camels.

            • Al Naslaa 2, Tayma

              When one approaches this massive half-dome, one is struck by the beauty of the sandstone and the desert around it. The sand seems to sweep up around it like waves along the seashore.

              • Al Daksh detail, Tayma

                This pretty panel has three very elegant Arabian horses depicted, with the central figure being the largest.

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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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