The Prehistory of Tayma: The Chipped Stone Evidence

Key Points

• To investigate the history of human occupation in Tayma using archaeological evidence from chipped stones.
• Analysis of recently found flint arrowheads and other chipped stone tools.
• Excavation of carnelian bead production sites and associated tools across the oasis.
• Evidence of human occupation dating back to the Late Neolithic period.
• Identification of numerous dumps from bead workshops, highlighting Tayma's role in carnelian bead production.