Al-Garah (ar|قَرْيَة ٱلْقَارَة|Qaryat Al-Qārah) is a village in Al-Ahsa, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It known for its small mountain, and is one of Al-Ahsa Oasis' eastern villages and is located about 10km (10miles) northeast of the center of Al-Hofuf, southwest of Dammam, and east of Riyadh.[1]
See main article: Al-Qarah Mountain (Saudi Arabia).
Jabal Al-Qarah is a mesa that stands about high, with a maximum elevation of 225m (738feet) above sea level.[1] It has many caves with very cool air inside. Unlike many caves, these were formed by subaerial weathering rather than dissolution, and as a result have a highly distinctive shape. The mountain attracts many people especially from nearby villages, and has been targeted for additional touristic development.[2] Although there are no other hills for a considerable distance,[3] Jabal Al-Qarah is an outlier of the larger Shedgum Plateau.
The caves, which include 28 tall linear passageways totaling in length, have long been a site of commerce.[4] Some caves of Jabl Al-Garah have traditionally been the site of the workshops of local traditional potters, who are known for the quality of their wares.[3] [5]
A plaque about the mountain and a parking lot near the main access trail is at .