Jabal al-ʿHayn

A prominent outcrop of red sandstone in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia, about 17.5 km northeast of al-Hanakiya, known for its prehistoric petroglyphs, tribal markings (wusum), and inscriptions in early Semitic languages and Arabic. The ancient rock carvings depict horned bison, standing human figures, and a distinctive wild cat with a curling tail, while later petroglyphs show camels in various scenes. The site reflects the broader tradition of Arabian rock art spanning millennia, documenting the region's shifting environment from a wetter prehistoric climate to arid conditions.