Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions, Rock art complex in Najran Province, Saudi Arabia.
The archaeological site presents 550 rock art panels containing thousands of engravings depicting animals, plants, and human activities across multiple locations.
The complex spans from 7000 BC to 1000 BC, serving as a vital stop on ancient trade routes connecting Yemen to Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia.
The site contains inscriptions in multiple ancient scripts including Greek, Arabic, Musnad, Aramaic-Nabatean, Thamudic, and South-Arabian, recording messages from traders and travelers.
Located 200 kilometers north of Najran city, the site features ancient wells that provided water for caravans traveling through the region.
The complex houses 6,400 illustrations, including 1,800 camel depictions and 1,300 human figures, making it one of the largest rock art collections globally.
Location: Najran Province
Address: 6FX2+FM3, Hima 66749, Saudi Arabia 66749 Hima
GPS coordinates: 18.24924,44.45184
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29
Saudi Arabia contains a wide range of historical locations spanning multiple periods, from Islamic holy sites to pre-Islamic archaeological remains. The country encompasses both religious destinations that draw millions of Muslim pilgrims annually and ancient settlements that reveal trade networks and civilizations dating back thousands of years. Among the most significant are the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, the Nabatean tombs at Al-Ula, and prehistoric rock art in various desert regions. The collection includes sacred sites such as the Great Mosque in Mecca with its Kaaba and Zamzam well, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, and pilgrimage locations like Mount Arafat and the ritual grounds at Mina. Archaeological sites preserve evidence of earlier inhabitants, including Madain Salih with its 111 rock-cut Nabatean tombs from the first century, the petroglyphs of Hail dating back 10,000 years, and the sandstone formations of Al-Ula. Urban centers like Riyadh feature the Masmak Fortress from 1865, while Jeddah's historic port district displays traditional coral stone architecture. Together, these locations document the religious, commercial, and cultural development of the Arabian Peninsula across millennia.
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