Introduction:

Al-Magar site is located in an area situated between the municipalities of Tathleeth and Wadi Al Dawasir, about 120 km away from Wadi Al Dawasir. On March, 2010, SCTA started site survey and exploration after the site was reported by Saudi citizen.

Man either settled this area before desertification time, or during climate tremendous changes which ended up with the large spread of desert through the region. It is believed that such natural transformation was the main reason for man to live in this area, practicing agriculture and animal husbandry.

Archeological items of different kinks and uses are spread all over side's surface including arrow heads, precisely-made stone scrapers similar to those man used during the Neolithic. The site "Al Magar Civilization" has been named after Al Magar the present name of the location.

Several statues of domesticated animals were found on the site, are believed to be part of inhabitants' daily life. The animal included horses, sheep, goats, Saluki dogs, ostriches, falcons, and fish.

Gathered material and results of carbon-dating test indicated that the Neolithic was the last period in which man had lived in this site before 9000 year ago, and to which date back stone tools that were picked from site's surface.


For more information please visit the following links;

-    Press File
-    Photo Gallery
-    Video Library
-    General Information on Al Magar Site