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March 27, 2026Arabian archaeology and epigraphy

Archaeological Reconnaissance in the Oasis of al‐Ḥāʾiṭ, Ancient Fadak/Padakku (Saudi Arabia)

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GCGuillaume CharlouxCentre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueMAMohammed al‐HajjDepartment of ArchaeologyAAAhmed al‐ShammariMinistry of Culture

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Joint Saudi-French reconnaissance reveals long-term occupations in al‐Ḥāʾiṭ, indicating its role in ancient trade.

Key Points

  • To investigate the archaeological significance of the oasis of al‐Ḥāʾiṭ and its historical role.
  • Conducted a joint Saudi-French archaeological reconnaissance survey in al‐Ḥāʾiṭ.
  • Identified artifacts and structures from multiple historical periods including Neolithic through Islamic.
  • Investigated potential Nabataean and Bronze Age settlements.
  • Discovered evidence of occupations from the Neolithic to the Islamic era.
  • Found probable Bronze Age settlements and an Iron Age rock relief.
  • Localized traces of potential trade networks supporting the role of al‐Ḥāʾiṭ as Fadak/Padakku.

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Charloux et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c6209315a0a509bde19111https://doi.org/10.1111/aae.70022
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