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Saudi Arabia : `Asīr
19 degrees north, 44 degrees east (visit #1) - All Pictures


#1: Looking south from the confluence point.
Looking south from the confluence point.
#2: Looking north from the confluence point.
Looking north from the confluence point.
#3: The mountains with smooth sandy valleys.
The mountains with smooth sandy valleys.
#4: Ancient rock art, or petroglyphs, made by pecking the wall with a hard rock, abound in the area.
Ancient rock art, or petroglyphs, made by pecking the wall with a hard rock, abound in the area.
#5: The Saudis that were sent to observe our movements. The old man supported his dagger, kanjar, and an AK rifle, while the young lad was the driver!
The Saudis that were sent to observe our movements. The old man supported his dagger, kanjar, and an AK rifle, while the young lad was the driver!
#6: Clambering towards the confluence point.
Clambering towards the confluence point.
#7: A slanting view of the rock cross.
A slanting view of the rock cross.