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A majestic scene of a deep mountain fault that split thousands of years ago in KSA.

With its picturesque view, this deep crack in a mountain was able to catch the eye as one of the most important tourist attractions in the Tabuk region, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In recent times, visiting the Al-Shaq site has become one of the most important tourist activities in Tabuk, after it imposed itself on the map of tourist sites, as one of the unique models of the terrain that characterizes the Tabuk region.

A majestic scene of a deep mountain fault that split thousands of years ago in Saudi Arabia.

Al-Shaq site is 60 kilometers west of Tabuk, and it forms a slope attached to a flat land, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

As a result of the current torrents, steep mountain ridges were formed that distinguished this crack with a picturesque view, and the pool of water in it from the “Al-Khanbara” valley and the “Hisma” mountains contributed to its lower than the ground level, to a deeper degree than other valleys in Saudi Arabia.

In the region, you can enjoy the views of the mountains that split apart thousands of years ago, according to the official website of Saudi Tourism, “The Spirit of Saudi Arabia.”

Shaq Tabuk in Saudi Arabia

View of Al-Shaq area in Tabuk from the top Credit: Ali ALSUHAIBANI

Saudi photographer Ali Al-Suhaibani says, to CNN in Arabic, that the Al-Shaq area is one of the distinctive and unique geological features that deserve to be visited and documented in Tabuk.

In order to document this distinctive and unique geological phenomenon, Al-Suhaibani used a “Dji Phantom 4 Pro” aerial photography plane, to highlight the beauty of the site’s picturesque view.

Al-Shaq area in Tabuk

Al-Shaq area in Tabuk Credit: Ali ALSUHAIBANI

As for the difficulties that he faced, they were represented in finding suitable angles to clarify the extent of the gap and highlight its distinctive and unique formations, according to what the Saudi photographer said.

Al-Suhaibani recalls the feeling he had during his documentation of this natural phenomenon, saying: “A feeling that is difficult to describe, when I first stood on the edge of the fissure, when I was surprised by the transformation from a flat ground to a narrow and narrow valley lower than the ground level, forming a steep slope, especially when visiting during the rainy season and its transformation To the wonderful falls. “

Saudi Arabia is located on the Arabian Peninsula, and is the fifth largest country in the continent of Asia by area. The country’s terrain comprises of arid desert and barren landforms. 80% of the Arabian Peninsula is occupied by Saudi Arabia, and a large part of the country is dominated by the Arabian Desert. The Asir Province, which is in the southwest is mountainous and is the location of Mount Sawda, which is the country’s tallest mountain.

Jabal Sawda

With an elevation of 9,843 feet above sea level, Jabal Sawda is the tallest peak in Saudi Arabia. The peak is located in the southwest province of Asir. The Asir Region, which is located on a high plateau, receives the most rainfall in the regions in Saudi Arabia and has the highest peaks. Jabal Sawda is located near the city of Abha. The peak is part of a mountain range known as the Sarawat Mountains, which runs parallel to the western coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The Sarawat Mountain Range is the largest in the Arabian Peninsula its mountains are rocky, though some contain vegetation

Jabal Ferwa’

With an elevation of 9,856 feet above sea level, Jabal Ferwa’ is the second tallest peak in Saudi Arabia. Along with Jabal Sawda, it is a peak of the Sarawat Ranges in the mountainous Asir Region. The nearest city to Jabal Ferwa’ is Al-Harjah. The Sarawat mountain ranges receive the highest amount of rainfall in the whole of Saudi Arabia and the region receives light afternoon summer rains and late spring heavy rains. These mountainous ranges have fertile soils especially on the mountain slopes and different grains and plants are planted including the evergreen juniper, cypress, wild olive, acacia, and lotus. The vegetation also attracts wild animals some of which are extinct and some like the mountain goats, deer, baboons, and rabbits are rarely seen. Leopards and Wolves still roam around the terrain. The mountain ranges also support a wide variety of bird species like the Egyptian vultures, eagles, and Falcons.

Jabal Natfa’

With an elevation of 9,728 feet above sea level, Jabal Natfa’ is the third highest peak in Saudi Arabia. It is located in the west of Al Harajah. Along with Jabal Sawda and Jabal Ferwa’, Jabal Natfa’ is a peak of the Sarawat Ranges in the mountainous Asir Region. The nearest city to the peak is Al-Harjah.

Jabal Warrab

With an elevation of 9,672 feet above sea level, Jabal Warrab is the fourth highest peak in Saudi Arabia. In Arabic, Jabal Warrab means “Mount Rap.” Along with Jabal Sawda, Jabal Ferwa’, and Jabal Natfa’, Jabal Warrab is a peak of the Sarawat Ranges in the mountainous Asir Region. Al-Harjah is the city closest to this peak.

Jabal Al-Majaz

With an elevation of 9,521 feet above sea level, Jabal Al-Majaz is the fifth highest peak in Saudi Arabia. Located near the border of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, Jabal Al-Majaz is along with Jabal Sawda, Jabal Ferwa, Jabal Natfa, and Jabal Warrab, one of the peaks of the Sarawat Ranges in the mountainous Asir Province in Saudi Arabia. The city closest to Jabal Al-Majaz is Sarat Ubaida.

Jebal As-Seqaa

With an elevation of 9,393 feet above sea level, Jebal As-Seqaa is the sixth highest peak in Saudi Arabia. Along with the five highest peaks in Saudi Arabia, Jebal As-Seqaa is part of the Sarawat Ranges which are found in the highly mountainous province of Asir Belkrb. The peak is located close to the city of Abha.

Saudi Arabia’s Major Mountain Ranges

The Sarawat Ranges in the Asir Region house most of the tallest peaks in Saudi Arabia. All of the peaks in the country which are higher than 2,500 meters are part of the Sarawat Mountains with the exception of Jabal Al Lawz, which is a peak in the Madiyan Ranges. Other tall peaks in Saudi Arabia include Jabal Moushref, which has an elevation of 9,380 feet above sea level, Jabal Khalaqah, which is 9,350 feet above sea level, and Jabal Nahran, which is 9,308 feet above sea level.

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