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RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. 29 SEPTEMBER 2019. Sulaiman Al Juwayhil, tour guide in Al Ula, giving a tour in Madaen Saleh. (Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National) Reporter: Section:
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The Royal Commission for Al-Ula revealed that a team of archaeologists in the province of Al-Ula, northwestern Saudi Arabia, has discovered the oldest evidence of dogs that coexisted with humans in the Arabian Peninsula, dating back to 4000-4200 BC. SPA
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The Royal Commission for Al Ula revealed that a team of archaeologists in the province of Al Ula, northwestern Saudi Arabia, has discovered the oldest evidence of dogs that coexisted with humans in the Arabian Peninsula, dating back to 4000-4200 BC. SPA
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Rebecca Foote, director, archaeology and cultural heritage research at Royal Commission for Al Ula. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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A still from 'The Architects of Ancient Arabia' shows Hegra, Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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A still from 'The Architects of Ancient Arabia' shows Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first Unesco World Heritage Site, at Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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A still from 'The Architects of Ancient Arabia' shows Jebel Al Fil (or Elephant Rock), Al Ula. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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Al Ula airport will welcome international flights. Courtesy RCU
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A still from 'The Architects of Ancient Arabia' shows the Tomb of Lihyan, son of Kuza at Hegra, Al Ula. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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The Royal Commission for Al Ula revealed that a team of archaeologists in the province of Al Ula, northwestern Saudi Arabia, has discovered the oldest evidence of dogs that coexisted with humans in the Arabian Peninsula, dating back to 4000-4200 BC. SPA
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The Royal Commission for Al Ula revealed that a team of archaeologists in the province of Al Ula, northwestern Saudi Arabia, has discovered the oldest evidence of dogs that coexisted with humans in the Arabian Peninsula, dating back to 4000-4200 BC. SPA
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Al Ula's Old Town in Saudi Arabia has reopened to visitors. Courtesy RCU
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Al Ula Old Town is know for its anicent mud-brick houses. Courtesy RCU
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RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. 29 SEPTEMBER 2019. Sulaiman Al Juwayhil, tour guide in Al Ula, giving a tour in Madaen Saleh. (Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National) Reporter: Section:
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The Royal Commission for Al-Ula revealed that a team of archaeologists in the province of Al-Ula, northwestern Saudi Arabia, has discovered the oldest evidence of dogs that coexisted with humans in the Arabian Peninsula, dating back to 4000-4200 BC. SPA
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The Royal Commission for Al Ula revealed that a team of archaeologists in the province of Al Ula, northwestern Saudi Arabia, has discovered the oldest evidence of dogs that coexisted with humans in the Arabian Peninsula, dating back to 4000-4200 BC. SPA
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Rebecca Foote, director, archaeology and cultural heritage research at Royal Commission for Al Ula. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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A still from 'The Architects of Ancient Arabia' shows Hegra, Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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A still from 'The Architects of Ancient Arabia' shows Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first Unesco World Heritage Site, at Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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A still from 'The Architects of Ancient Arabia' shows Jebel Al Fil (or Elephant Rock), Al Ula. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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Al Ula airport will welcome international flights. Courtesy RCU
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A still from 'The Architects of Ancient Arabia' shows the Tomb of Lihyan, son of Kuza at Hegra, Al Ula. Courtesy Discovery Channel
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The Royal Commission for Al Ula revealed that a team of archaeologists in the province of Al Ula, northwestern Saudi Arabia, has discovered the oldest evidence of dogs that coexisted with humans in the Arabian Peninsula, dating back to 4000-4200 BC. SPA
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The Royal Commission for Al Ula revealed that a team of archaeologists in the province of Al Ula, northwestern Saudi Arabia, has discovered the oldest evidence of dogs that coexisted with humans in the Arabian Peninsula, dating back to 4000-4200 BC. SPA
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Al Ula's Old Town in Saudi Arabia has reopened to visitors. Courtesy RCU
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Al Ula Old Town is know for its anicent mud-brick houses. Courtesy RCU
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RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. 29 SEPTEMBER 2019. Sulaiman Al Juwayhil, tour guide in Al Ula, giving a tour in Madaen Saleh. (Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National) Reporter: Section:
Saudi Arabia’s Al Ula archaeologists unearth Gulf’s first domesticated dogs
The dig uncovered remains of human beings and canines dating back 6,000 years
Mariam Nihal
25 March, 2021
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