Stories in Stone: A Photowalk at Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site with Raja Aderdor
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Qatar Museum Authority Archaeology Department x Tasweer - Stories in Stone: A Photowalk at Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site with Raja Aderdor
Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site By FotoArabia
Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site By FotoArabia
About Raja Aderdor:
Raja Aderdor is a storyteller and photographer whose work explores the intersection of culture, travel, and everyday life. Her practice combines documentary and creative photography, often highlighting human stories within places. Raja values community and documentation to inspire visual storytelling and connect communities through the lens.
About the Photowalk:
Tasweer, in collaboration with QM Archaeology and Heritage, invites photography enthusiasts and cultural explorers to a captivating photowalk at the Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site, located approximately 60 km north of Doha. This site holds Qatar’s richest collection of petroglyphs: ancient rock carvings that whisper stories of the past.
This photowalk offers a chance to document and reflect on the artistic and historical significance of Al Jassasiya, while connecting with fellow creatives in a setting that blends nature, heritage, and storytelling.
Photowalk Details:
Date: Saturday – 22 November 2025
Photowalk Time: 3:00-5:30 PM
Transportation to Al Jassasiya Site is available! Buses will head to the location at 2 PM. Be there at the meeting point at 1:30 PM.
Meeting Point at 1:30 PM: at Community Service vehicles on NMoQ parking lot
Meeting Point Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UpZsK4otvRC1FoCB6
Al Jassasiya Rock Art Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L2EUojuwNRRkWW2BA
Tickets Fees: QAR 50
*Tickets are non-refundable.
Key Information:
Please bring your professional camera and tripod for better photos.
All participants should wear closed sports shoes.
All participants should bring sun protection for the afternoon.
All participants should bring a jacket as it is so cold and windy.
All participants should bring their water and any other personal items they need.
Key Documents:
Guidelines for Group Visits to Archaeological and Heritage Sites
Photography by Raja Aderdor
Photography by Raja Aderdor
Photography by Raja Aderdor
More about Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site
Discovered in 1957 and systematically studied in 1974, Al Jassasiya features nearly 900 unique carvings, including cup marks arranged in rosettes, rows, and stars, as well as figurative depictions of boats, animals, and mysterious symbols. These designs are unlike any others found in the Gulf region, making the site a rare and remarkable cultural treasure.
Some believe the cup marks were used for traditional board games like Mancala, known locally as Al Haloosa or Al Huwaila. While the carvings may date back to the Neolithic period, recent evidence suggests they were created within the last 250 years—adding layers of intrigue to their origin.
