Almulihiah: a rock art site in the Hail region, Saudi Arabia


World Heritage Site: Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

Publication Year: 2012

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE540B7B245F

Summary

Rock art site Almulihiah in Saudi Arabia's Hail region features diverse carvings of human and animal figures, with camels (22%), ibex (10%), and ostriches (8%) as prominent subjects. The study attempts to date the site by comparing its petroglyphs with other regional sites, providing insights into drawing styles and cultural practices. This approach helps contextualize Almulihiah within broader Saudi Arabian rock art traditions.

Citation

Al‐Talhi, D. (2012). Almulihiah: a rock art site in the Hail region, Saudi Arabia. Arabian Archaeology and Epigraphy, 23(1), 92–98. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0471.2011.00350.x

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