Jabal Al-Qarah is a mesa that stands about 75 metres (246 ft) high,[1] with a maximum elevation of 225 m (738 ft) above sea level.[2] It has many caves with very cool air inside. Unlike many caves, these were formed by subaerial weathering rather than dissolution, and as a result have a highly distinctive shape.[1] The mountain attracts many people especially from nearby villages, and has been targeted for additional touristic development.[3] Although there are no other hills for a considerable distance,[4] Jabal Al-Qarah is an outlier of the larger Shedgum Plateau.[1]
The caves, which include 28 tall linear passageways totaling 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) in length, have long been a site of commerce.[1] Some caves of Jabl Al-Garah have traditionally been the site of the workshops of local traditional potters, who are known for the quality of their wares.[4][5]
^ abcdeMahbub Hussain; Fadhel Al-Khalifah; Nazrul Islam Khandaker (April 2006). "The Jabal Al Qarah Caves of the Hofuf Area, Northeastern Saudi Arabia: A geological investigation" (PDF). Journal of Cave and Karst Studies. 68 (1): 12–21. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
^ abAgron, Edmon (1 September 2018). "Al Qarah Caves: Amazing narrow canyons and nature's fascinating views". eVolved. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
^Sultan Al-Sughair. "Hofuf's Al-Qarah village to be developed". Arab News.
^ abErik Mandaville (May 1988). "An Arabian Cave Potter" (PDF). Ceramics Monthly. pp. 36–39.
^"The Potters of al-Qarah". Saudi Aramco World. October 1961.
qarah, this, article, about, village, ahsa, saudi, arabia, nearby, mesa, mountain, saudi, arabia, 4099917, 6885472, 4099917, 6885472, village, garah, arabic, ٱل, ار, romanized, qaryat, qārah, village, ahsa, eastern, province, saudi, arabia, known, small, mount. This article is about the village in Al Ahsa Saudi Arabia For the nearby mesa see Al Qarah Mountain Saudi Arabia 25 24 35 97 N 49 41 18 77 E 25 4099917 N 49 6885472 E 25 4099917 49 6885472 The village of Al Qarah Al Garah Arabic ق ر ي ة ٱل ق ار ة romanized Qaryat Al Qarah is a village in Al Ahsa in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia It known for its small mountain and is one of Al Ahsa Oasis eastern villages and is located about 10 km 6 2 mi northeast of the center of Al Hofuf 1 140 km 87 mi southwest of Dammam and 300 km 190 mi east of Riyadh 2 Jabal Al Qarah editMain article Al Qarah Mountain Saudi Arabia nbsp Path to the caves Jabal Al Qarah is a mesa that stands about 75 metres 246 ft high 1 with a maximum elevation of 225 m 738 ft above sea level 2 It has many caves with very cool air inside Unlike many caves these were formed by subaerial weathering rather than dissolution and as a result have a highly distinctive shape 1 The mountain attracts many people especially from nearby villages and has been targeted for additional touristic development 3 Although there are no other hills for a considerable distance 4 Jabal Al Qarah is an outlier of the larger Shedgum Plateau 1 The caves which include 28 tall linear passageways totaling 1 5 kilometres 0 93 mi in length have long been a site of commerce 1 Some caves of Jabl Al Garah have traditionally been the site of the workshops of local traditional potters who are known for the quality of their wares 4 5 A plaque about the mountain and a parking lot near the main access trail is at 25 24 41 N 49 41 34 E 25 411509 N 49 692755 E 25 411509 49 692755 References edit a b c d e Mahbub Hussain Fadhel Al Khalifah Nazrul Islam Khandaker April 2006 The Jabal Al Qarah Caves of the Hofuf Area Northeastern Saudi Arabia A geological investigation PDF Journal of Cave and Karst Studies 68 1 12 21 Retrieved 2017 12 04 a b Agron Edmon 1 September 2018 Al Qarah Caves Amazing narrow canyons and nature s fascinating views eVolved Retrieved 1 September 2018 Sultan Al Sughair Hofuf s Al Qarah village to be developed Arab News a b Erik Mandaville May 1988 An Arabian Cave Potter PDF Ceramics Monthly pp 36 39 The Potters of al Qarah Saudi Aramco World October 1961 See also editEastern Arabia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Al Qarah amp oldid 1192750791, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
