Xinhua News Agency, Riyadh, September 16 (Reporter Tu Yifan) The Heritage Committee of the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia announced on the 16th that archaeologists have discovered ancient human and animal footprints more than 120,000 years ago in the Tabuk area of northern Saudi Arabia. The oldest evidence of human life found on
The Chief Executive Officer of the Heritage Committee, Jasir Herbish, held a press conference in Riyadh on the same day and said that an international team of archaeologists including Saudi researchers had discovered a total of 7 ancient humans in the Tabuk area. There are also footprints of 107 camels, 43 elephants and some other animals. Hundreds of fossils were also found, including the skeletal remains of 233 elephants and antelopes.
By identifying the tooth prints found on the remains, archaeologists also found signs of carnivores.
Herbish said that this is the oldest evidence of human life found in the Arabian Peninsula, and it also provides clues for studying the natural environment and biodiversity of this area at that time.
Herbish said that Saudi Arabia has a wealth of heritage that spans thousands of years. This archaeological discovery helps people better understand the journey of ancestors from ancient civilizations to today, and understand early human migration in the Arabian Peninsula and desert regions. And the history of settlement.
According to reports, the Heritage Committee is currently overseeing the protection and restoration of many archaeological sites, which will eventually be open to tourists.
In addition, Saudi Arabia's plans to hold archaeological exhibitions at home and abroad are also underway.
This research was published in the latest issue of the US "Science Advances" journal.