Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Geological Survey (SGS) recently discovered Abu Al-Waul Cave, the longest cave in the Kingdom, as a new geological tourist destination in the Khaybar Mountains in the northeast of Madinah.
A spokesperson for the SGS Tariq Abaalkhail said that a specialized geological team documented the longest basalt cave in the Kingdom, extending about five kilometres in length.
The cave, dating back to 400 years BC, was named Abu Al-Waul after the large number of ibex skeletons found in it. It is is set to undergo technical studies before it can be opened to tourists.
This cave is a significant tourist attraction that supports the Geotourism Department’s geopark projects.
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This cave joins 300 caves that were discovered over the past years, the majority of which are located in the central region north of Riyadh, Al-Samman, the eastern region, and the Al-Harrat region.
Saudi Vision 2030 aims to exploit caves for tourism, boost the national economy, raise societal awareness, and explore desert eco-tourism opportunities, with work underway to uncover more sites.
