Saudi Arabia : Modern irrigation systems, canals, water tanks; 8000 year old city found in Saudi Arabia

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: August 2, 2022 02:20 PM2022-08-02T14:20:00+5:302022-08-02T14:20:00+5:30

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An ancient stone temple and altar have been discovered during excavations and surveys in the desert country of Saudi Arabia. Remains of 8,000-year-old human settlements have also been found at this site, including a temple. Apart from this, 2 thousand from different times in this place.

Religious Inscriptions Unearthed- Some religious inscriptions have also been found in this ancient temple and human settlement found in Saudi Arabia. The discovery was made in Al-Fao, once the capital of the Kingdom of Kinda. Al-Faw (Al-Faw), called Al-Rub' Al-Khali (The Empty Quarter).

Many things were found – According to saudigazette.com.sa, a multinational team on behalf of the Saudi Arabia Heritage Commission went to Al-Fao to survey. Deep excavations and surveys were carried out there. Many things came out of it. The most important ones found here.

Thousands of graves have been found - in addition to this, remains of human settlements dating back to the 8,000-year-old Neolithic period have been found here. Apart from this, 2 thousand 807 graves of various eras have also been seen in this place. Many religious inscriptions have also been found underground in al-Fao.

Water Storage Techniques – The study also revealed the complex irrigation system of Al-Fao. Apart from canals, water tanks, hundreds of pits were dug by local people to carry rainwater to the fields. Through these discoveries, people in the world's harshest deserts know how to use rainwater.