Arabian Rock Art Heritage

The Application of Advanced Imaging Technology to Saudi Arabian Rock Art

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  • Hunter-Herders, Jebel Qatar Cave

    It depicts a herding scene with a a bull, sheep, and goats being herded by men and dogs.

    • Qatar Cave

      Qatar Cave is located on the north side of the Jebel Qatar, a large pyramidal mountain. The cave, which is more than halfway up the steep slope, has a remarkably well-preserved scene showing several men with their herd of sheep and goats confronting a wild aurochs with bows and arrows.

      • Qatar Cave

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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