Rock Engraving Craft in AlUla: A Civilizational Heritage Passed Down through Ages

The craft of rock engraving in AlUla Governorate stands as one of the most prominent features of the governorate's civilizational heritage, distinguished since ancient times. Rock engravings have formed a visual record documenting the succession of civilizations and reflecting human artistic skill and symbolic knowledge in expression and inscription on the towering mountain rocks.

 Across successive eras, this craft has maintained its presence as a means of communication and documentation, with diverse techniques, symbols, and connotations that have contributed to forming a clear picture of the development of the societies that settled in AlUla, making its rocks living witnesses to successive historical stages.

 The sons and daughters of AlUla continue to show strong interest in this ancient heritage and a commitment to learning the craft, drawing inspiration from past techniques and extending the creativity of previous civilizations within a framework that blends authenticity and contemporary knowledge.

 This interest is reflected in a number of specialized workshops and programs aimed at preserving this cultural legacy and passing on its skills to new generations. These initiatives are overseen by cultural and educational entities, including Madrasat Addeera and the Inscriptions Academy, which work to enhance awareness of the history of rock engravings, their methods of execution, and their civilizational significance.

 These efforts reinforce AlUla’s status as an open-air museum, whose rocks preserve humanity's memory, affirming that the craft of rock engraving is not merely a relic of the past but a living heritage renewed across generations, embodying the depth and continuity of civilization.