7000-Year-Old Stone Circles Unearthed in Saudi Arabia

By
Abdul Moeed
July 16, 2024



7,000-year-old stone circles in Saudi Arabia were unearthed. Credit: McMahon et al., Levant (2024) / CC BY 4.0


Researchers in Saudi Arabia have made an exciting find. They dug up eight 7,000-year-old stone circles in Saudi Arabia. These stone circles were found in a lava field called Harrat Uwayrid, close to the city of AlUla in the northwest part of Saudi Arabia. It is believed these were once used as homes, as reported by Archaeology Mag.

Aerial surveys have uncovered approximately 345 stone structures in the area. Each one measures between 13 to 26 feet across. These circles usually have at least one standing stone at the center. The remains of stone walls and at least one entrance can also be seen in these structures. The roofs were probably made of stone or natural materials.

Jane McMahon, a research expert at the University of Western Australia and the main author of the study, explained the significance of these 7,000-year-old stone circles found in Saudi Arabia. She noted that the earliest homes were typically circular in shape. Rectangular houses did not appear until later. McMahon shared these insights in a discussion with Live Science.

Total of 345 stone structures with one standing in the center

During their digs, archaeologists found many tools and pieces of debris made of basalt stone. In just five of these stone circles, they unearthed nearly 500 pounds of these stone tools. They also discovered bones from sheep, goats, and cows. This shows that the people who lived here long ago kept animals.

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