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These Camel Carvings In Northern Saudi Are Said To Be Older Than The Pyramids Of Giza
Saudi is home to rich history such as these camel carvings that are known to date all the way back before the pyramids of Giza
7000~8000 year old carving of a camel on a cliff in northern Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/CjW69xMftO
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the Kingdom isn’t just desert and sand when it comes to its history and geography, and these rocks prove exactly that. These huge camel sculptures are carved on the faces of rocks located in the northern areas of Saudi Arabia, and they’re definitely older than you think.
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via smithsonianmag.com
Older than the Pyramids of Giza, these carvings are assumed to have been a mark or symbol for tribe meetups over history. These kind of carvings are known to be rare in the Kingdom, and actually have quite a unique intricate design.
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