Aliyah Plateau , also known as al-Ulayyah or al-Alah, is a large plateau with steep edges, surrounded by deep valleys, ravines, and caves, including the cave of Imam Turki Bin Abdullah , who sought refuge there after the fall of Diriyah . It is located on al-Yamamah mountain within the Tuwaiq mountain range but is separated from it on all four sides by gorges. The plateau lies approximately 130 km south of Riyadh . Features of Aliyah Plateau Aliyah Plateau features diverse geological formations...
Qetn Mountains are a mountain range in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , located west of Qassim Province , specifically northeast of Uqlat as-Suqur Governorate . The highest peaks within the mountain range reach an elevation of 1,179 m above sea level. It is one of the ten mountains in Qassim Province. Geological nature of Qetn Mountains Qetn Mountains consist of a series of elevations featuring light-colored igneous rocks surrounded by various desert mesa formations shaped by erosion over time. Nu...
The Outcrops of the Tuwaiq Mountains are a series of mountain peaks representing the southern edges of the Tuwaiq Mountain Range, located west of Riyadh Province . They are bordered by the dunes of al-Rub' al-Khali ( Empty Quarter ). The Tuwaiq Mountain Range Tuwaiq Mountain is a mountain range that forms a narrow escarpment to the east of the Sarawat Mountains . It is located west of Riyadh Province in the center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Known as Tuwaiq Mountains, al-Arid Mountains...
The Sarawat Mountains include the highest elevations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and form the southern part of the western highlands of the Kingdom. They extend from the Saudi-Yemeni border up to the north of Taif City and are characterized by their western edge, which has a steep slope. Among its mountains are: Jibal as-Sudah They are the highest, with an elevation of 3,015 m. Jabal Ferwa' With an elevation of 3,004 m. Jabal Natfa' With an elevation of 2,971 m. Jabal al-Majaz With...
Al-Qarah Mountain , or Qarah Mountain , is one of the mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located east of al-Hufuf City in the Eastern Province . It is approximately fifteen km from al-Hufuf City, situated in the lush oasis of al-Ahsa Governorate . The mountain stands 210 m above sea level and is the second smallest mountain in the Kingdom after Mount Abraq al-Kabreet. The base of al-Qarah Mountain covers an area of approximately fourteen km². It measures approximately one thousand m fro...
The Midian Mountains are a mountain range in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , extending from south of latitude 28° north to the border with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. These mountains constitute the northern section of the Western Highlands range. Its highest peak, Jabal al-Lawz, reaches 2,549 m above sea level. Location of the Midian Mountains The Midian Mountains are close to the coasts of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, and are adjacent to them in some areas. The coastal plain disappea...
Al-Soudah Mountain is one of the mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has its highest peak. It is located in the Aseer Province and is situated about twenty km away from the city of Abha, standing at an elevation of approximately 3 , 015 m above sea level. It is part of the Sarawat Mountains , which extends from the north of Taif City to the Saudi-Yemeni border in the south. Al-Soudah Mountain is one of the most prominent monuments in Aseer Province and the Kingdom in general, and it is...
Radwa Mountains are a mountain range located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically northeast of Yanbu Governorate . They rise to an elevation of 2,282 m above sea level and are part of the Hejaz mountain range, which stretches from north of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province to south of al-Wajh City in Tabuk Province . Topography of Radwa Mountains Radwa Mountains are among the highest and most rugged elevations in Hejaz mountain range....
Barquq Mountain is one of the mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , located north of Mahayil Aseer Governorate , Aseer Province , southwest of the Kingdom. It stands at an elevation of 1,922 m above sea level and is part of the Sarwat Mountains, which extend from the border with the Republic of Yemen to the north of Taif City. Naming and location of Barquq Mountain The mountain's name is derived from its distinctive shape and surrounding nature. It was named after the fragrant al-...
Warqan is the highest peak in Hejaz Mountains located in the western highlands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is situated southwest of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province, with an altitude of about 2,393 m, followed by Radwa Mount which is 2,282 m high, and Idgiss Mountain at 2,161 m. Hejaz Mountains are the central part of the western highlands, extending from the north of Taif Governorate to the south of al-Wajh City. These mountains are smaller than the Sarawat Mountains in terms of height...
Aja and Salma Mountains are twin mountains located west of the Hail Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They are part of a vast mountainous area. Aja Mountain is considered the largest mountain in the region and the highest peak of the Najd Plateau, reaching a height of 1,544 m above sea level. The adjacent Salma Mountain rises to around 1,430 meters above sea level. The Story of Naming Aja and Salma mountains Aja and Salma Mountains are twin peaks in the Shammar Mountain in the northwest ...
Palms Areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refer to the agricultural lands suitable for date palm tree cultivation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Palms cultivation is common in most of the regions of the Kingdom, except in the Sarawat Mountains and southern Tihama. These regions lack the climatic conditions required for palm cultivation. Nonetheless, some palm trees are scattered across these regions. Agricultural areas that are suitable for the cultivation of palms are divided into three gro...