Archaeologist

Ancient Human Life in Saudi Arabia Revealed Through Lava Tube Discoveries

Recent archaeological findings in Saudi Arabia reveal that Neolithic herders utilized lava tubes as shelters thousands of years ago. The discovery of rock art, animal bones, and human remains in the Harrat Khaybar lava field sheds light on ancient human occupation in underground spaces, providing valuable insights into prehistoric life in the Arabian Peninsula.

Ancient Artists May Have Been Inspired by Preserved Dinosaur Footprints, New Discovery Suggests

A team of archaeologists and paleontologists in Brazil have discovered a connection between ancient petroglyphs and preserved dinosaur footprints, suggesting that the artwork may have been inspired by the footprints. The findings, reported in the journal Scientific Reports, reveal a rare occurrence in archaeological research and hint at the possibility that the ancient artists were using hallucinogens.