GDPR Compliance

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.

  • Home
  • Entertainment
  • Discovery of ancient 'Horn Chamber' reveals ritual performed at enigmatic stone structures of north-west Arabia

Discovery of ancient 'Horn Chamber' reveals ritual performed at enigmatic stone structures of north-west Arabia

Type Editor ~ 9/13/2023
Discovery of ancient 'Horn Chamber' reveals ritual performed at enigmatic stone structures of north-west Arabia
Photo by Tyrrel Burns via Pexels
- Two recently published studies detail nature and significance of apparent ceremonial offerings in mustatils , Neolithic structures where deposits of horns and skull parts suggest a sophisticated expression of deeply rooted beliefs- Research is supported by Royal Commission for AlUla as part of globally significant fieldwork - Inaugural AlUla

- Two recently published studies detail nature and significance of apparent ceremonial offerings in mustatils, Neolithic structures where deposits of horns and skull parts suggest a sophisticated expression of deeply rooted beliefs

- Research is supported by Royal Commission for AlUla as part of globally significant fieldwork

- Inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit to gather a wide range of leaders starting Sept 13

ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of two recent archaeological excavations supported by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) demonstrate that the Neolithic inhabitants of north-west Arabia conducted "complex and sophisticated ritual practices" in the late 6th millennium BCE.

The unprecedented findings open unsuspected horizons for a broader understanding of the social, cultural and spiritual background of the ancient peoples of north-west Arabia. Continue Reading

The team led by Dr Wael Abu-Azizeh excavates the chamber that contained “an exceptional discovery” of skull and horn fragments. Credit: Muhammad Al-Dajani / RCU
At top is a general view of the SU100 platform; at bottom are details of the horn chamber. Credit: Wael Abu-Azizeh et al 2022 / RCU
At top is a general view of the SU100 platform; at bottom are details of the horn chamber. Credit: Wael Abu-Azizeh et al 2022 / RCU
The outline of the Kennedy team’s mustatil is at the forefront of this image of the landscape east of AlUla. They describe the location as “essentially hidden in the sandstone canyons”. Credit: Hugh Kennedy, AAKSA / RCU
The outline of the Kennedy team’s mustatil is at the forefront of this image of the landscape east of AlUla. They describe the location as “essentially hidden in the sandstone canyons”. Credit: Hugh Kennedy, AAKSA / RCU
In this overview of the Horn Chamber Mustatil (at IDIHA-0000687), SU300 marks the eastern wall of the mustatil, SU200 marks a stone cairn and SU100 marks the 7x2.5m platform containing the horn chamber. The cliff overhang protected the horn chamber from exposure to the elements, which accounts for the exceptional state of preservation. Credit: Wael Abu-Azizeh et al 2022 / RCU
In this overview of the Horn Chamber Mustatil (at IDIHA-0000687), SU300 marks the eastern wall of the mustatil, SU200 marks a stone cairn and SU100 marks the 7x2.5m platform containing the horn chamber. The cliff overhang protected the horn chamber from exposure to the elements, which accounts for the exceptional state of preservation. Credit: Wael Abu-Azizeh et al 2022 / RCU
Originally published at https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/discovery-of-ancient-horn-chamber-reveals-ritual-performed-at-enigmatic-stone-structures-of-north-west-arabia-301923375.html Images courtesy of https://pixabay.com
Discovery of ancient 'Horn Chamber' reveals ritual performed at enigmatic stone structures of north-west Arabia
Photo by Tyrrel Burns via Pexels

More from Entertainment

Swiss School Unveils the World's First Student-Created Metaverse
Swiss School Unveils the World's First Student-Created Metaverse
Miami Swim Week 2024 Powered By Art Hearts Fashion
Miami Swim Week 2024 Powered By Art Hearts Fashion
Furnace Record Pressing Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Furnace Record Pressing Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Global Times: French scholars reflect on 60 years of China-France friendship USA - English APAC - English
Global Times: French scholars reflect on 60 years of China-France friendship USA - English APAC - English
AXA XL and the Royal Academy of Arts Announce the 2024 edition of the AXA Art Prize UK
AXA XL and the Royal Academy of Arts Announce the 2024 edition of the AXA Art Prize UK
James Mastro Releases Unifying Single/Video 'My God' Ahead of New Album
James Mastro Releases Unifying Single/Video 'My God' Ahead of New Album