The rock art of Al- Shuwaymis, 250 kilometers southeast of Hail, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest open stone inscription museum in the Arabian Peninsula and one of the largest open natural history museums in the world, with an area of more than 50 square kilometers.
Al-Shuwaymis is located on the edge of Hurrat Annar, near Al-Makhit Valley, which separates Hurrat Laila from Hurrat Annar. It is also near Al-Sabaq, the area that witnessed the longest battle in Arab history, “Sa’es and Al-Ghabra.”
The history of the petroglyphs dates back to the Neolithic period. The inscriptions feature art characterized by images of humans, animals, and plant life including camels, horses, goats, and palm trees. There are also sculptures of men riding camels, in reference to the trade caravan activity, and sculptures of life-sized humans and animals.
ThePlace: Rock inscriptions of Al-Shuwaymis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia’s Hail
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ThePlace: Rock inscriptions of Al-Shuwaymis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia’s Hail
- The inscriptions feature art characterized by images of humans, animals, and plant life including camels, horses, goats, and palm trees
Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Al-Baha raises readiness to address weather issues
AL-BAHA: The Al-Baha branch of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority has raised its level of readiness to help address issues caused by the weather in the region.
The initiative is being implemented in accordance with the authority’s plan and with the aim of ensuring the provision of all necessary capabilities.
The authority has affirmed the readiness of its emergency centers and field teams. Some 19 ambulance teams and five rapid response teams have been allocated, in addition to the required equipment, ensuring prompt intervention and provision of highly efficient emergency services.
The authority has called on all residents in the region to adhere to the instructions of the competent authorities and follow the safety procedures during fog and low-visibility conditions. They should also comply with traffic safety regulations and directives issued by Civil Defense.
The emergency number 997 and the Asefni, Tawakkalna, and Absher applications are available around the clock in emergency situations, and members of the public are urged to make immediate contact when necessary.
