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Ancient site in Nefud Desert offers glimpse of early human activity in Saudi Arabia

Ancient site in Nefud Desert offers glimpse of early human activity in Saudi Arabia

  • An Nasim is the first Acheulean site to be dated in the Nefud Desert, say researchers
  • Evidence of diverse species of small-to-large mammals can be found at the sites of these palaeolakes in the Nefud
By Hebshi Al-Shammari ·
ThePlace: Jubbat Hail, an old caravan route through the Nefud Desert

ThePlace: Jubbat Hail, an old caravan route through the Nefud Desert

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