Harrat Nawasif

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Harrat Nawasif

Harrat Nawasif is a lava field and historical area located in Makkah Region in Saudi Arabia. The area includes hundreds of kite-shaped structures that are found mainly on the edges and along small valleys extending into the lava field. In the north, many kites are near ancient lake shores. The kites in Harrat Nawasif are usually simple in design, with two converging walls and cells at the far end. They lack complex features and vary in size, with one exceptionally large making it one of the largest known.

Site Information

Country: Saudi Arabia

District: Makkah Region

Category: Ancient Rock Workes

Site History: Fourth Millennium BC

Oldest Culture: Neolithic

Later Cultures: Neolithic Age

Site Features: Neolithic Age Monuments


UNESCO Tentative List

Part of: Prehistoric Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia

Date of Submission: 2023

Exact Location

Elevation: 996 m

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