Archaeologists already were aware of walled structures at Tayma and Qurayyah, but the experts confirmed four more—first ...

Based on a climatic record from desert speleothems, researchers show recurrent humid intervals in the central Arabian interior over the past 8 million years. (Paul Breeze/The Green Arabia Project) (CN ...

Arabia's lush past revealed through mineral deposits, speleothems, and archaeological sites, challenging theories of human ...

In a nutshell The Arabian Peninsula experienced multiple wet periods over the past 8 million years, transforming from desert to green corridor and enabling species migration between Africa and ...

“In general, desert animals such as the Arabian oryx are opportunistic animals, moving from one area to another in search of food,” says Boug. “That’s why they have huge home ranges – up ...

8 million years of 'Green Arabia' Date: April 9, 2025 Source: Griffith University Summary: A new study reveals the modern arid desert between Africa and Saudi Arabia was once regularly lush and ...

The Saharo-Arabian Desert is one of the largest biogeographic barriers on Earth, hindering the dispersal of animals between Africa and Eurasia, and is at least eleven million years old.

Exploring how people, plants and animals have adapted to the desert biome in the Arabian Peninsula. Suitable for teaching Geography at KS3, GCSE, National 4 and National 5. BBC Teach.

During the late stages of the last ice age, the Arabian Desert wasn't always the dry expanse you know today. In fact, recent geological and climate research has revealed a very different past ...