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Ancient camel, gazelle carvings rewrite Arabian Desert history

Carvings and engraving tools found show that people were living in the area about 2000 years earlier than thought. 

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Camels traced on a 3D model of the engravings. PIC/Sahout Rock Art

Camels traced on a 3D model of the engravings. PIC/Sahout Rock Art

Researchers have found rock carvings of camels, gazelles and other animals — around 12,000 years old and many over 6 feet tall — in the Saudi Arabian desert. 

These were created using a wedge-like rock to create sharp lines. Several were etched on narrow ledges so artists couldn’t step back to survey the final work. 

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