“The Sphinx” in Saudi Arabia.. How is that?

Weather of Arabia - In the heart of the famous Aja mountain range in Saudi Arabia, stands a figure resembling a human head known as the “Sphinx” mountain. This unique landmark in the village of Aba Al-Hiran, 120 kilometers southwest of the Hail region, has become a prominent tourist destination that attracts visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom. The Sphinx Mountain is distinguished by its natural shape that resembles a human head, and is a product of natural erosion and weathering factors that affected the rock over time.

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"Sphinx" in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Sphinx Mountain was formed over the years by natural erosion and weathering factors, and may have interfered with human intervention from ancient humans. These factors combined gave the mountain its unique shape that makes it similar to the famous Sphinx in Egypt, hence its name.

The Sphinx Mountain has become an eye-catching tourist destination, as visitors come to enjoy watching this wonderful natural formation and exploring the surrounding area. The mountain is not only geologically amazing, but it also provides an opportunity to enjoy stunning scenery and take souvenir photos.

The Sphinx Mountain represents part of the natural and cultural heritage of the Hail region, and is a witness to the natural history of the region. This mountain is not only a tourist attraction, but it is also a symbol of the geological and aesthetic diversity that Saudi Arabia enjoys.

The Hail region is famous for its unique diversity of heritage and natural tourist sites. One of the most prominent of these sites is the site of rock inscriptions in Al-Shuwaymis, which is considered the largest open museum of rock inscriptions in the Arabian Peninsula. As well as Mount Umm Sinman, which contains more than 5,000 rock drawings and inscriptions dating back to the seventh millennium BC.

The researcher in the history of rock formations, Mishari Al-Nashmi, stated the necessity of conducting an extensive astronomical-geological study of the site, to discover more secrets and information, as well as to answer many visitors’ questions about how these rocks were formed, their varying heights, and their unique artistic formation.

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