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March 4, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

The Natufian Epipalaeolithic and Pre-Pottery Neolithic in the desert of northern Arabia

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CSCeri ShiptonMGMaria GuagninFAFaisal Al-Jibreen

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Archaeological evidence reveals extensive cultural connections in arid Arabia, suggesting remarkable adaptability of early farming communities.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the presence of Natufian and Pre-Pottery Neolithic (PPN) cultures in northern Arabia.
  • Archaeological excavation at Sahout site in northern Arabia
  • Analysis of stone tools characteristic of Natufian and PPN
  • Examination of obsidian sourcing patterns
  • Study of regional rock art traditions
  • Distinctive stone tools date from 13.5 to 8.7 thousand years ago
  • Evidence of long-distance cultural connections to the Levant
  • Rock art at Sahout includes life-sized camel engravings and representations of women
  • Adaptation strategies allowed survival in arid environments

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Shipton et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7ccd5d48f933b5eed8b0ehttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-40541-3
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