Archaeologists have discovered human footprints in Saudi Arabia more than 120,000 years ago

Xinhua News Agency, Riyadh, September 16 (Xinhua Tu Yifan) Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture heritage
will be announced on the 16th, archaeologists in the northern Saudi Tebuk region found more than 120,000 years ago ancient human and animal footprints, is the oldest evidence of human life found in the Arabian Peninsula so far.Jasir Herbish, chief executive of
Heritage
, told a news conference in Riyadh that an international team of archaeologists, including Saudi researchers, had found seven footprints belonging to ancient humans in the Tebuk region, along with the footprints of 107 camels, 43 elephants and other animals, as well as hundreds of fossils, including the remains of 233 elephants and antelopes. Archaeologists have also found signs of carnivores by identifying tooth prints found on the remains.
is the oldest evidence of human life found in the Arabian Peninsula and provides clues to the region's natural environment and biodiversity at the time, said Dr. Helbish.
Herbish said saudi Arabia has a rich heritage spanning thousands of years, and the archaeological discovery will help give a better understanding of the journey of its forefathers from ancient civilization to the day, as well as the history of early human migration and settlement in the Arabian Peninsula and desert regions.
, the Heritage
is currently overseeing the conservation and restoration of many archaeological sites, which will eventually be open to visitors. In addition, Saudi Arabia's plans to hold archaeological exhibitions at home and abroad are also under way.
study was published in the latest issue of the American journal Science Advances.