(MENAFN- Nam News Network)
RIYADH, Aug 27 (NNN-SPA) – The Saudi Heritage Commission, yesterday made significant archaeological discoveries at the Al-Abla site, in the south-western Asir region.
The discoveries included evidence of residential and industrial units with gypsum-coated walls and floors, and reservoirs constructed underneath for residential and production use, according to the Saudi Heritage Commission.
Rainwater was channelled down the specially-designed roof, and through the gypsum-lined or pottery channels to be stored until needed, said the commission.
Oval-shaped water basins, pottery stoves, hammerstones, grinding tools, including quern stones in varisizes and forms; glazed pottery and shards have also been uncovered.
Other eye-catching discoveries include, small glass vials, metal pieces, parts of bronze vessels, rings, and beads made of ivory and precistones.
Al-Abla, one of the largest archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia, is located along the southern part of an ancient incense trade route, linking the southern and northern Arabian Peninsula.– NNN-SPA
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