Researchers Uncover Ancient Rock Carvings in Saudi Arabia
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Researchers found rock carvings in Saudi Arabia. The carvings show camels and other desert animals. These carvings are very old, about 12,000 years old.
The carvings are big, some are over six feet tall. People used rocks to make these carvings. They made sharp lines with wedge-shaped rocks.
Artists could not see the whole picture when carving. One archaeologist says it took skill to do this. The carvings and tools show people lived there longer ago.
Scientists do not know how people lived in the desert. Maybe they found water in lakes or cracks. It is hard to date old rock art because of missing clues.
Scientists found a tool under the carvings. They used it to find the age of the art. One carving showed an animal that did not live there normally.
Questions
What did researchers find in Saudi Arabia?
Researchers found rock carvings that show camels and other desert animals.
How old are the carvings?
The carvings are about 12,000 years old.
What is difficult for scientists regarding the rock art?
It is hard to date old rock art because of missing clues.
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