Markets rocked as US says Israel has struck Iran    Israel carries out strike inside Iran, US says as region braces for further escalation Explosions heard near military base    7,700 commercial disputes resolved via Taradhi platform, says Ministry of Justice    Dhul Qadah 29 is the last day for Umrah pilgrims to leave the Kingdom 90-day duration of visa begins from the date of entering the Kingdom; Hajj Ministry clarifies    'Saudi hospitality sector to generate SR42 billion investments and 120,000 jobs by 2030'    Chinese workers disagree with West over mass production claims    IMF forecast: Saudi economy to record 2nd highest global growth rate in 2025    Centuries-old defensive moat and fortification wall unearthed in Historic Jeddah    EU's Josep Borrell warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war'    Indonesia issues tsunami alert after volcano erupts on remote island    US Senate kills the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas    Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024    Al Ain ends Al Hilal's record streak with a 4-2 win in AFC Champions League semi-final    Saudi Pro League postpones Al-Hilal vs. Al-Ahli match; Al-Ahli rejects rescheduling    50% traffic fine reduction takes effect    'Zarqa Al Yamama': Tickets now available for Saudi Arabia's first opera premiering April 25    AFC postpones Al Ain vs Al Hilal semi-final match due to weather conditions    Turki Alalshikh announces groundbreaking 5 vs 5 Riyadh Season bout featuring international boxing stars    Diriyah Biennale Foundation announces shortlist for AlMusalla Prize, set to revolutionize musalla architecture    Fourth Gulf Film Festival kicks off in Riyadh, scaling up Saudi movie industry Event extends over 5 days with the screening of 29 diverse films    JK Rowling in 'arrest me' challenge over hate crime law    Trump's Bible endorsement raises concern in Christian religious circles    Hollywood icon Will Smith shares his profound admiration for Holy Qur'an    We have celebrated Founding Day for three years - but it has been with us for 300    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Rock art mountains, an open museum of history, overlook NEOM
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 13 - 10 - 2020

TABUK — Alluring majestic mountains, apparently carrying in their folds an open museum of history with vast treasures of rock inscriptions and ancient Islamic writings, overlook Saudi Arabia's ambitious NEOM project in the northwestern Tabuk region.
There are numerous mountainous regions with rock artworks and inscriptions that date back to different chronological periods, ranging from the Paleolithic to the Islamic period. These rock arts adorn the mountains and heights of the Hasma hilltops, located within Bajda mountains west of the Tabuk region.
The rock inscriptions, which embody the landmarks of the civilization and history of the region, were characterized by the topography and natural components of the region.
Abdul Ilah Al-Faris, a photographer, who documented the region with his lens, said: "These archaeological sites on the rocky facades of Hasma hilltops are of unique importance to archaeologists and historians, and also to students who do research works on the evolution of Arabic language, as they are the first sites where the primitive Arabic inscriptions and writings were discovered.
These inscriptions were known later as Hasami dialect, which is an Arabic dialect similar to the Nabataean dialect, and it is distinguished by being the first Arabic writing in which the letters are related to each other as well as to the Kufic script. The Hasami letter resembles the Safawi letter, except that it is distinguished from the latter by its location and history.
Al-Faris said that Hasma is located southwest of the city of Tabuk, and specifically in the famous region of Bajda. "The Bajda region carries ancient inscriptions and writings, embodying the civilization and cultural heritage of the Tabuk region. Bajda is also added to the library of historical Islamic writings of our beloved Kingdom as it is one of the natural and tourist places that serve as an open museum in the dream city of NEOM," he said.
It is noteworthy that Bajda is situated about 100 km northwest of Tabuk, in a distinctive location where the rocky Bajda Mountains are situated, featuring a natural arch, colored sand dunes, and many other natural elements.
Bajda is unique with its beautiful hills and colorful sand, and thousands of rock formations that are spread around it over hundreds of kilometers, each of which is distinguished by its unique size and shape.
There are high scenic viewpoints that can be accessed by car. Bajda, which is an extension of Wadi Rum in southern Jordan, is considered as one of the best sites for mountaineering enthusiasts.


Clic here to read the story from its source.