Al-Magar
Prehistoric Arabian culture / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Al-Magar was an advanced prehistoric culture of the Neolithic whose epicenter lay in modern-day southwestern Najd in Saudi Arabia. Al-Magar is possibly one of the first cultures in the world where widespread domestication of animals occurred, particularly the horse, during the Neolithic period.[1]
Quick Facts Location, Region ...
Location | In the southwestern central part of Saudi Arabia |
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Region | Najd |
Coordinates | 19.744213°N 44.620447°E / 19.744213; 44.620447 |
Type | Ancient |
Part of | Central Arabia |
History | |
Founded | c. 9000 BC |
Abandoned | c. 7000 BC |
Periods | Neolithic |
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