Jebel Jassassiyeh, Ancient petroglyph site in northeast Qatar
The limestone outcrops of Jebel Jassassiyeh contain 874 rock carvings spread across an area extending 700 meters along the northeastern coast of Qatar.
Danish archaeologists first documented these petroglyphs in 1961, leading to extensive surveys in 1974 that recorded hundreds of ancient stone carvings at the site.
The carved patterns include representations of boats, fish, ostriches, geometric shapes, and game boards used for traditional activities like Al Haloosa.
The archaeological site stands 75 kilometers from Doha, accessible via the North Road toward Al-Khor, with a right turn at the Al-Huwaila mosque junction.
Many cup-shaped marks arranged in rows of seven across the rock surface connect to thin water channels, potentially marking ancient water collection systems.
GPS coordinates: 25.95166,51.40608
Latest update: March 13, 2025 14:03
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