AL-AHSA: A young European tourist fell to his death at the Al-Qara mountain in Al-Ahsa governorate of Eastern Province (EP) on Friday. The 24-year-old youth, whose identity could not be ascertained, was with his family when tragedy struck.
Col. Mansour Al-Dossari, spokesman of Civil Defense (EP), said a team rushed to the mountain soon after receiving information about a man falling from the mountain.
“The Civil Defense rescue squad found the youth, but he was already dead.”
The young man slipped and fell into a cave from a height, said Al-Dossari.
The Al-Qara mountain or Jabal Al-Qarah has rock formations and caves one can enter. These limestone rock formations look like the moon.
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European falls to his death at Al-Qara mountain
European falls to his death at Al-Qara mountain
Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace
- The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship
RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.
The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.
Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.
The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.
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