Ancient rock art in Saudi Arabia reveals human repopulation of the desert 12,000 years ago

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Ancient rock art in Saudi Arabia suggests humans repopulated the desert 12,000 years ago, pushing back previous estimates. Dozens of life-sized engravings of camels and other animals on boulders indicate the presence of fresh water sources, supporting human life in the region. Stone tools found nearby may belong to the artists. The discovery fundamentally changes understanding of human movement in Arabia after the last ice age, filling an archaeological gap in central Arabia.


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