Tabuk’s Shigry Mountains Reveal 542 Million Years of Earth’s History
The Shigry Mountains in Tabuk stand as a striking reminder of the earth’s deep history, with formations dating back more than 542 million years.
Described by Dr. Abdulaziz ibn Laboun, founder of the Saudi Geologists Cooperative, as an “open geological museum”, the mountains contain the oldest sedimentary rocks in Saudi Arabia.
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Sculpted over millennia by wind and rain, the red sands and unique formations—columns, terraces, and caves—tell a story of both nature and civilization.
Natural resource and heritage site
The sandstone rocks not only preserve geological history but also act as natural groundwater reservoirs essential for agriculture.
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The mountains also hold traces of human heritage: rock carvings of lions, elephants, and gazelles reveal how early inhabitants relied on the land for survival.
A natural laboratory
A massive 280-meter-deep rift exposes ancient rock layers, making the site a prime research destination for geologists and students.
Easily accessible from Tabuk city, the Shigry Mountains blend scientific significance, cultural history, and breathtaking natural beauty, making them a destination of both discovery and wonder.
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