The Split Rock at Horeb is a 60+ foot tall, naturally split granite boulder in Saudi Arabia (near Jebel al-Lawz) identified by many as the stone Moses struck to provide water for the Israelites (Exodus 17:6). It features distinct, massive water erosion patterns on a desert hillside, suggesting a large, sudden release of water.

Key Details of the Split Rock of Horeb

Location: The rock is situated at the base of Jebel Abu Mahrur (or near Jebel al-Lawz) in the region of Rephidim/Horeb, often identified with the Saudi Arabian peninsula.
Biblical Significance: According to Exodus 17:6, God instructed Moses to strike the rock to produce water for the thirsty Israelites.
Physical Features: The massive rock is split down the middle, with a wide gap between two main sections. It displays signs of substantial water erosion, including smoothed surfaces and channels, contrasting with the arid surroundings.
Supporting Evidence & Claims: Proponents argue the erosion pattern indicates a massive, rapid water flow rather than long-term weathering.
Alternative Views: Some, including perspectives highlighted in Wikipedia, link similar, more famous, but different, split rocks to natural erosion, such as the Al Naslaa rock formation.
Alternative Sites

While the Saudi site is popular in modern, alternative archaeology, traditional, historical sites for the rock exist in the Sinai Peninsula, such as the “Hajar Musa” (Stone of Moses) located in the valley of Wadi El Arba’ien, which is also associated with the same biblical event.