Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have uncovered an inscribed stone dating back to the 5th century AD. The inscription consists of three lines, two of which are written in Thamudic script and one in early Arabic script.
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission announced the discovery, which was made at the village of Alqan in the northwestern part of the kingdom. Its historical significance lies in confirming the continued use of the Thamudic script in the 5th century AD, and offers new insights into the evolution of Arabic letter forms in the pre-Islamic era.
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The Thamud were a tribe living in the northwestern Arabian peninsula that dates back to 8th century BC. Several classical sources mentioned their existence, including how they served as Roman auxiliaries.
Images courtesy Saudi Press Agency / Heritage Commission
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have uncovered an inscribed stone dating back to the 5th century AD. The inscription consists of three lines, two of which are written in Thamudic script and one in early Arabic script.
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission announced the discovery, which was made at the village of Alqan in the northwestern part of the kingdom. Its historical significance lies in confirming the continued use of the Thamudic script in the 5th century AD, and offers new insights into the evolution of Arabic letter forms in the pre-Islamic era.
The Thamud were a tribe living in the northwestern Arabian peninsula that dates back to 8th century BC. Several classical sources mentioned their existence, including how they served as Roman auxiliaries.
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