Janin Mountain is a tourist site in Hail Province, located northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It lies approximately seventy-five km northeast of Hail City and contains one of the oldest archaeological caves inhabited by prehistoric humans. The site features a collection of artistic rock carvings and engravings, distinguished by their expressive themes, compositions, and elements.
Rock drawings and engravings of Janine Mountain
Janin Mountain showcases a diverse range of artistic rock carvings and engravings, etched onto the walls of its cave using various artistic techniques, including deep relief, bas-relief, freehand engraving, and full-depth carving. These engravings represent some of the most detailed and well-preserved depictions of prehistoric humans, spanning different historical periods up to the pre-Islamic era. Janin Cave serves as an enduring record of ancient human history, with its engravings and illustrations reflecting the activities and daily life of early inhabitants. The site also contains ancient Thamudic inscriptions, along with various depictions of humans and animals.
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