states: [saudi arabia]
category: cultural
year: 2015
region: Arab States
latitude/longitude: 28.0105555556, 40.9130555556
Rock Art in the Hail Region, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, features an extraordinary collection of ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions dating back thousands of years. These artworks, etched into sandstone outcrops, depict human and animal figures, hunting scenes, and symbolic motifs, offering a glimpse into the prehistoric cultures of the Arabian Peninsula. Recognized for its outstanding universal value, the site showcases the artistic and historical significance of early human expression in a desert landscape. It stands as a testament to the region’s rich archaeological heritage and its importance to global cultural history.
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