- Harrat Kishb
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Harrat Kishb
Harrat Kishb is a volcanic fields of historical importance located southeast of Madinah in Al Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia. The site features various stone structures and over 20 kite-like formations identified in recent archaeological surveys. These kites, differing from those in Khaybar, have shallow-angled guiding walls and utilize the natural landscape to enhance their effectiveness as animal traps. While their exact age is unclear, evidence suggests these kites were used over a long period, reflecting a sustained hunting tradition and landscape modification. The area also includes "meandering walls", considered some of the earliest forms of kite-like structures.
The site is one of the elements included in the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage designation, Prehistoric Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia.Elevation: 897 m
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UNESCO Tentative List
Date of Submission
2023
Fourth Millennium BC
Neolithic
Neolithic Age
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