From Heaven, Looks 400 Mysterious Structure in Saudi Arabia, What Is It?

A mysterious archaeological site has just been discovered in a lava field, a covered area with a lava leleran, in western Saudi Arabia. There are about 400 structures that are estimated to be thousands of years old on the site. One of the structures is called 'gate'. The structure is so named because from the air it looks like a simple ancient gate. Another structure that is found shaped like a kite. These stones are low with rough walls, lined with varying lengths, ranging from 50 to the longest measuring up to 518 meters. The findings are still a mystery because until now not yet known who made and the purpose of manufacture. But their presence can illustrate that the area of ​​ladang padang was once a habitable area. "Padang lava is often rich in archaeological remains to abundant vegetation," said David Kennedy, a researcher from the University of Western Australia who is also the author of a paper about the findings of this archaeological site. The mysterious structure was discovered through air mapping. The technique allows viewing areas that can not be reached easily. Archaeological site was also found thanks to the contribution of Saudis. "This new site was first shown publicly by Saudi citizens involved in exploring their country's cultural heritage," explained Kennedy, as quoted by Science Alert, Thursday (19/10/2017). Initial research was conducted, for example by Dr. Al Sa'eed, a physician, uses Google Earth to examine some of the landscapes. Further research is needed to determine the function of the structure. Kennedy suggested research by using optical stimulation techniques to examine the structure. This technique can determine the last quartz crystal exposed to light, thus providing an accurate construction date. The use of drones can also be an appropriate archaeological tool to reach unreachable places. "That way in just a few years tens of thousands of unrecorded and almost unknown sites can be mapped," he added. These findings have been published in the Arabian Archeology and Epigraphy journals. This news is from line today