"7000-Year-Old Human Refuge: Prehistoric Occupation in Saudi Arabian Lava Tube"

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have discovered evidence that humans were living in a lava tube called Umm Jirsan at least 7,000 years ago, with artifacts such as fragments of cloth, worked wood, rock art of domesticated animals, and human skeletal remains found. The site may have been used as far back as 10,000 years, and it appears to have been a key location for herding routes and hunting activities. The discovery sheds light on ancient human activities in the region and provides insight into their interactions with the environment and local wildlife.