Al-Qarah



Al-Garah (قَرْيَة ٱلْقَارَة) 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 northeast of the center of Al-Hofuf, 140 km southwest of Dammam, and 300 km east of Riyadh.

Jabal Al-Qarah


Jabal Al-Qarah is a mesa that stands about 75 m high, with a maximum elevation of 225 m above sea level. 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. The mountain attracts many people especially from nearby villages, and has been targeted for additional touristic development. Although there are no other hills for a considerable distance, Jabal Al-Qarah is an outlier of the larger Shedgum Plateau.

The caves, which include 28 tall linear passageways totaling 1.5 km in length, have long been a site of commerce. 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.

A plaque about the mountain and a parking lot near the main access trail is at 25.41151°N, 49.69276°W.