Dubai: The Royal Commission of AlUla (RCU) has unveiled a 200,000-year-old Palaeolithic punch at Qurh in AlUla Governorate.
The awl made of comfortable and durable basalt stone is 51. 3 cm long and has unique features that suggest its use for cutting or chopping.
Studies are underway on the intended use of this prehistoric tool.
The city of Qurh, whose ancient importance dates back to the early Islamic period, is one of the must-see urban areas of the Arabian Peninsula, home to a hidden treasure trove of hidden secrets and ancient treasures.
The credit for this discovery goes to a team of archaeologists from the heritage consultancy TEOS Heritage.
Tasked with exploring the domain around the Qurh, located south of AlUla, the team had already discovered archaeological artifacts from the early Islamic period.
However, the discovery of the punch marks a milestone in human history, losing new light on ancient civilizations inside and outside the Arabian Peninsula.
RCU is lately overseeing 11 archaeological projects in AlUla and Khyber as part of its commitment to unravel the mysteries of antiquity.
These efforts align with the Commission’s overall plan for AlUla, with the goal of making it a world-renowned destination for its cultural and herbal heritage.
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