Arabian Rock Art Heritage

The Application of Advanced Imaging Technology to Saudi Arabian Rock Art

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  • Horse and Chariot, Hafrat Berd

    • Nabonidus’ Horseman, Tayma

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        Human figures are of extreme interest, although their full meanings continue to elude us. Neolithic hunters in Ha’il province were tall, slender individuals with novel heads shaped like stovepipes with an angular symbol on top, probably connoting a headdress or a hairstyle. No features are portrayed on the individuals’ faces.

        • Hunter with Bow, Bow Case and Throwing Stick, Jubbah

          • Neolithic Man Holding Standard

            • Jubbah Woman

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                • Neolithic Man and Sheep

                  • Bezoar Goat Hunt, Shuwaymis

                    • The “King” and a warrior at Jubbah

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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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