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More than 300 inscriptions at Jabal Ikmah have been documented so far.

The Unesco World Heritage Site of Hegra in Saudi Arabia. All photos: AlUla World Archaeology Summit

The AlUla World Archaeological Summit is taking place in AlUla, which is home to a variety of rock art.

Jabal Ikmah, an ancient caravan way station at the AlUla site.

The stone city of Dadan.

A rock carving at Dadan.

Tourists arrive at AlUla.

Ancient inscriptions carved into Jabal Ikmah.

Hegra is home to more than 110 monumental tombs carved from rock formations.

Rock inscriptions at Jabal Ikmah.

More than 300 inscriptions at Jabal Ikmah have been documented so far.

The Unesco World Heritage Site of Hegra in Saudi Arabia. All photos: AlUla World Archaeology Summit

The AlUla World Archaeological Summit is taking place in AlUla, which is home to a variety of rock art.

Jabal Ikmah, an ancient caravan way station at the AlUla site.

The stone city of Dadan.

A rock carving at Dadan.

Tourists arrive at AlUla.

Ancient inscriptions carved into Jabal Ikmah.

Hegra is home to more than 110 monumental tombs carved from rock formations.

Rock inscriptions at Jabal Ikmah.

More than 300 inscriptions at Jabal Ikmah have been documented so far.

Alula World Archeology Summit - in pictures

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