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Jabal Ikmah Inscription Sanctuary

جبل عكمة · Jabal Ikma · Mount Ikmah

AlUla, AlUla Governorate, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia

Ancient ritual and inscription landscape associated with Dadanite and Lihyanite cultures.

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Sacred Place Overview

About Jabal Ikmah Inscription Sanctuary

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Jabal Ikmah is a sandstone gorge with numerous inscriptions recording social and religious life. It is an important destination for studying pre-Islamic ritual traditions.

Sacred Place at a Glance

A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.

Place TypeSacred Heritage Site
Religious TraditionAncient Arabian religion
LocationAlUla, AlUla Governorate, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia
HeritageUNESCO Memory of the World International Register (2023); NOT a World Heritage Site inscription
Governing BodyRoyal Commission for AlUla

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.

Religious TraditionAncient Arabian religion

History & Sacred Tradition

Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.

Historical Record

Inscriptions date mainly to the first millennium BCE; Saudi documentation identifies the area with ancient religious practices and offerings.

Sacred Tradition

Texts and archaeology bear witness to ancient worship and offerings; none imply active contemporary worship at the site.

Editorial Context

UNESCO Memory of the World registration is documentary heritage and must not be misrepresented as World Heritage inscription. UNESCO Memory of the World is a documentary-heritage register and is distinct from UNESCO World Heritage inscription.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Jabal Ikmah inscriptions included in UNESCO Memory of the World register (2023); not a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription · UNESCO Memory of the World International Register (2023); NOT a World Heritage Site inscription

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October 15, 2026