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Arabia : the past - ketchim - 11-20-2012 For hundreds of years, popular perceptions of Arab culture have been dominated by Islam. But recent excavations in what is now modern-day Saudi Arabia are revealing evidence of sophisticated and ancient civilizations that are redefining the pre-Islamic era. Re: Arabia : the past - ketchim - 11-20-2012 A new exhibit in Washington shows off an unknown side of Saudi art : and promises to kick off a revolution : of cultural and historical pride in the region.  Re: Arabia : the past - ketchim - 11-20-2012                     Re: Arabia : the past - ketchim - 11-20-2012 This basalt tombstone is from Mecca, 9th Century                               Re: Arabia : the past - ketchim - 11-20-2012 Mada'in Saleh archaeological site, also known as al-Hijr, in Saudi Arabia : is a Unesco world heritage site  :wink:                   Re: Arabia : the past - ketchim - 11-20-2012 The Saudi government wants more tourists to visit pre-Islamic sites like Mada'in Saleh                       Re: Arabia : the past - ketchim - 11-20-2012 This is part of a horse figure, found at Al-Magar, dated 7,000 BC