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Harrat Khaybar
Harrat Khaybar
Harrat Khaybar
Harrat Khaybar is a volcanic field and archaeological area located north of Medina in Al Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia. The site shows signs of early human settlement, including Neolithic communities. Researchers have found dwellings, fences, and burial structures made from volcanic stones, likely built by pastoral tribes. In Harrat Khaybar, there are also sandstone structures called "Mustatil", linked to early cattle rituals. These structures, challenging to build on uneven lava plains, often lean against volcanic vents. Additionally, pendant-shaped tower tombs or cairns dating to the third millennium BCE have been found.
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Country: Saudi Arabia
District: Al Madinah Region
Category: Ancient Rock Workes
Site History: Fourth Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Neolithic
Later Cultures: Neolithic Age
Site Features: Neolithic Age Monuments
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Part of: Prehistoric Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia
Date of Submission: 2023
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Elevation: 851 m
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