New Research Sheds Light on the Saudi Stone Age.

A new study released by the Royal Commission for AlUla has shed light on the lives of the Kingdom’s prehistoric inhabitants. Although AlUla is best known for its world-famous Nabatean tombs, there are over 27,000 other identified archaeological sites across the vast UNESCO world heritage site. Many of these trace back to the Stone Age, the prehistoric period dating between 30,000 BC and 3,000 BC.

The study, the result of extensive analysis of over 430 stone circles in al Ula, shows that the prehistoric societies of the region were significantly more sophisticated than previously thought. Recent discoveries revealed not just their ability to produce high quality jewelry but the region’s role as a regional nexus of trade.

The Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Research AlUla is committed to further researching the region’s diverse cultural heritage as part of plans to develop AlUla into a global center for heritage research.