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- The piece, found during an archaeological dig in the village of Alqan, comprises two lines in Thamudic script and one in early Arabic
RIYADH: The Saudi Heritage Commission has announced the discovery of a bilingual inscription in Tabuk.
The piece, found during an archaeological dig in the village of Alqan, comprises two lines in Thamudic script and one in early Arabic, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The style of the characters suggests the piece dates from the 5th century.
Recent archaelologican find demonstrates the historical coexistence of Thamudic in the Arabian Peninsula, says Saudi Heritage Commission
The commission said the find demonstrated the historical coexistence of Thamudic and early Arabic and illuminated the evolution of ancient writing systems in the Arabian Peninsula.
It represents a significant addition to the commission鈥檚 collection of ancient Arabic inscriptions and writings and aligns with its ongoing efforts to study, document, preserve and promote archaeological sites across the Kingdom.
Such work underscores 抖阴短视频鈥檚 commitment to protecting and showcasing its rich cultural heritage.