Date: Friday, 14th November 2025
Gathering Time and Place: 8:30 -at Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site
Duration: 3 hours
Trip Leader: Dr. Ferhan Sakal
Trip Registration
Registration is mandatory. This event is open to all present and past members as our registration process
is still on. However, priority will be given to present members.
Please share your name, number of participants and phone number (for whatsapp group) by
email fsakal@qm.org.qa. Please mention your preference of team Please note down the
phone number and feel free to contact for coordination: +974 33457106
Ramble Summary
An event in collaboration with Qatar Museums, led by Dr Ferhan Sakal. The ramble will be a continuation of the citizen science activity held in February 2024 at the Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site, identifying the rock art occurrences
at the site.
The ramble will start at Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site. After receiving general information about rock art and its preservation, protection, and management in Al Jassasiya each ramble participants will receive a block with the location and drawings of previously recorded rock art. The participants will be requested to reidentify the carvings and photograph them with the specific number from the documentation they received. By the end of the ramble, we will discuss about the current stage of preservation of the rock art in Al Jassasiya.
Trip Leader Bio
(Dr. Ferhan Sakal)
Dr. Ferhan Sakal is an archaeologist with over 30 years of field experience in Western Asia and Europe. Before moving to Qatar, he worked for several excavation projects in Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Germany and was field director of several excavation and survey projects, as well as a teaching fellow at the University of Tübingen (Germany). He published several books, editions and articles mostly on chronology, funerary archaeology, archaeological excavations, and material studies. Since 2013 he works for Qatar Museums and currently holds the position Head of Excavation and Site Management at the Department of Archaeology.
What to bring?
- Plenty of water & Snacks
- Sun Protection: sun glasses, hat & sunscreen
- Camera, Binoculars
- Curiosity
Note:
- Please remember that every person attending the Ramble is responsible for their own well-being and safety. Make sure to carry your QID.
- Children are welcome to join our activities but should remain under parent supervision.
- We will be taking photographs during the ramble. Your registration will be considered as a consent to be featured in the photographs. These photographs may feature the ramble participants and may be used on our social media. If you prefer not to be included in any of the photos, please inform us in advance at the time of registration.
- You are also welcome to take nature and group photos during the ramble. However, if you are taking an individual’s photo, please seek prior consent.
