An-Nafūd

North of the Nafud sand sea, the desert of Al-Jawf contains rocky ground and shallow depressions as well as stretches of sand. The Nafud itself is known for its red dunes and strong winds. Around its margins, ancient artists carved remarkably large, naturalistic images of camels into rock. Related engravings have been found at several sites across northern Arabia, evidence of a shared artistic tradition long before the present desert routes.