Art rock and environs its yatib

Abstract EN

This paper is about Yatib, which is an important rock art site to the north of Saudi Arabia.

The paper describes various panels located on Jabal Yatib containing 197 petro glyphs of various figures such as: horses, camels, palm trees, ibexes, ostriches, and a lion.

Human figures were also represented.

The panels also contain fighting and hunting scenes in addition to a few palm trees.

Thamudic inscriptions were also noted.

An attempt was made to study the drawings on the Jabal Yatib, as well their techniques and indications.

An attempt was also made to date the site.