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Harrat is the Arabic term for lava field. Saudi Arabia abounds with lava fields formed by the eruption of volcanoes. One of the prominent lava fields is Al-Harrat Rahat, which stretches from northern Makkah to Madinah.
Dating back around 30 million years, these magnificent geological masterpieces stand tall as timeless witnesses, narrating chapters of the rich volcanic history of Saudi Arabia's southwestern province of Asir. The basalt columns are among the most remarkable and rarest geological phenomena in the Kingdom, captivating the attention of visitors and science enthusiasts.