Saudi Arabia

Mountains and viewpoints in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's diverse topography ranges from the ancient Nabatean tombs carved into the sandstone of Hegra to the high-altitude peaks of the Sarawat Mountains. This collection features Jabal Sawda, the kingdom's highest point, and the dramatic 300-meter cliffs of the Tuwaiq Escarpment. Significant landmarks include the religiously prominent Cave of Hira and Mount Uhud, the snow-dusted heights of Jabal al Lawz near the Jordanian border, and the vast red dunes of the An Nufud al Kabir desert.

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Qasrj Al Fareed

Hegra, also known as Mada’in Salih, is an archaeological site located in the area of al-'Ula within Medina Province in the Hejaz, Saudi…

Edge of the World

Part of the Tuwaiq Escarpment northwest of Riyadh, these 300-meter-high cliffs offer panoramic views across an ancient ocean bed. The site features distinct geological layers and fossilized coral, marking the edge of a plateau that stretches for over 600 kilometers.

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Summit Mount Uhud

Mount Uhud is a mountain north of Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is 1,077 m high and 7.5 km long.

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Cave of Hira

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Jabal al Lawz

Jabal al-Lawz is a mountain located in northwest Saudi Arabia, near the Jordanian border, above the Gulf of Aqaba at 2,580 metres above sea…

Jabal Sawda

Located in the Asir region near Abha, this peak stands at approximately 3,000 meters, making it the highest point in Saudi Arabia. The mountain is characterized by dense juniper forests, frequent mist, and temperatures significantly cooler than the surrounding desert lowlands.

An Nufud al Kabir

A massive sand sea in the northern Arabian Peninsula known for its deep reddish sands and high longitudinal dunes. Stretching across 64,000 square kilometers, the region contains significant archaeological sites, including Neolithic rock art and evidence of ancient lake beds.