Flint Arrowheads

Flint Arrowheads are a collection of arrowheads made of flint in shades of gray, white, and honey. They vary in size and were discovered in various regions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These tools were used for hunting during the Neolithic period.

The flint arrowheads exhibit diverse shapes, including triangular and oval forms with wavy surfaces. All arrowheads are equipped with a fixing barb and a sharply pointed tip. Some feature two projections on either side of the fixing barb. In the right section of the first row, there is a tool shaped like a laurel leaf with a wavy surface and a semi-pointed tip. At the start of the fourth row, there is a collection of spearheads with wavy surfaces, though their upper and lower edges have been broken. These artifacts were showcased in the Saudi Archaeological Masterpieces Through the Ages Exhibition, which was held in various museums and galleries worldwide.

The National Museum in Riyadh displays this collection of flint arrowheads, registered under the following numbers: H6/435, H6/423, H1/424, H3/425, H2/426, and H3/427.

This collection is part of the discoveries made during archaeological surveys and excavations conducted by Saudi Arabia's Antiquities and Museums Sector in recent years, with efforts led by Saudi archaeologists and international missions.

This collection of flint arrowheads, spearheads, and other tools demonstrates that the development of stone industries in the regions of Saudi Arabia paralleled their advancement in other parts of the ancient world. They also indicate the existence of civilizations dating back to the Neolithic period.