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Al-Jassasiya
 
Archealogical area
  
Highlights
The Al-Jassasiya site is one of the most mysterious and attractive sites in Qatar. Northeast of Doha, it is one of the few places where you can find petroglyphs, which are collections of rare and amazing signs carved in stone. Carvings can be found at other sites, however those found at Al-Jassasiya are considered the most extraordinary in terms of both their quality and their state of preservation...more

Planning a visit

 
Before going to the site, we suggest visiting the Web sites of other important rock carvings so that you can develop a better understanding of this rare kind of heritage. As a reference, we suggest the sites of Val Camonica (Italy), Alta (Norway) and Tamgaly (Kazakhstan). Consider bringing some snacks and refreshments along, as the nearest restaurant is in Madinat Al-Shamal. Please remember not to litter the area and to take any garbage back with you. The site is always open and there is no admission fee.

UTM coordinates N 25° 57' 07.7" E 51° 24' 22.8"
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Al-Jassasiya site Rows of cups believed to be games and other carvings joined by lines Rows of cups believed to be games oriented Fish or boats and rows of cups believed to be games Group of carvings with different shapes
Fish or boats Fish or boats and rows of cups believed to be games Daisy shaped pattern believed to a game Cups connected by lines Rows of cups believed to be games and large carved circle

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