Arabian Rock Art Heritage

The Application of Advanced Imaging Technology to Saudi Arabian Rock Art

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  • Al Sinya chariot and lion, al Ula

    • Al Ula horse and rider close up

      • Al Ula horse panel

        • Ummraqui horsemen, al Ula

          • Al Ula

            Al-'Ula oasis is located in the verdant Wadi Al-Qura, or “valley of villages,” approximately 110 km southwest of the modern city of Tayma and 380 km north of Medina.

            • Al Sinya, near Al Ula

              Sporadic small figures on this rock are sprinkled about its face. It is unusual in having three lions depicted. A chariot with multiple spokes is pulled by two equids and one man is driving it. Camels are also shown, as well as one domestic bull.

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.

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