Miscellaneous

4,000-Year-Old Ancient Town

November 13 , 2024 7 hrs 0 min 47 0

The remains of a 4,000-year-old fortified town in a beautiful oasis in northwest Saudi Arabia have been discovered by archaeologists.
It highlights how ancient peoples transitioned from nomadic to urban lifestyles.
The location, called al-Natah, is a lush region surrounded by dry desert.
It was fortified 2.6-hectare town built around 2400-2000 BCE that lasted until at least 1500 BCE and possibly 1300 BCE.