23.05.2025 10:40
A civilization that lived 5,000 years ago has been discovered in the Rub' al-Khali, one of the largest deserts in the world. In a project conducted by researchers at Khalifa University, advanced radar systems were used to detect hidden structures three meters beneath the desert sands. These findings indicate that a complex society existed in the region. The discovery has increased speculation that the legend of the 'Atlantis of the Sands' may be true.
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One of the largest deserts in the world, Rub' al-Khali, has yielded remnants of an advanced civilization that lived 5,000 years ago. The discovery has increased speculation that the legend of the "Atlantis of the Sands" may be true.
The project led by researchers from Khalifa University used state-of-the-art radar systems to detect hidden structures three meters beneath the desert sands. The remnants found in the area known as "Saruq Al-Hadid" indicate that a complex society existed in the region.
The Beginning of the Discovery: The Ruler's Keen Observation
The events began in 2002 when Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, noticed abnormal sand formations and black deposits while flying over the desert. This observation laid the groundwork for historically significant archaeological studies.
Initial research revealed that intensive copper and iron processing activities took place in the area. These findings suggest that not only nomadic societies but also a settled and technologically advanced civilization lived here.
Technological Leap: A Journey into the Past with Radar
Dr. Diana Francis, head of the Environmental and Geophysical Sciences Laboratory at Khalifa University, stated, "Traditional excavation methods were logistically very difficult in the desert environment. Thanks to satellite imagery and radar technology, we gained the ability to look beneath the sand."
The combination of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology and artificial intelligence algorithms allowed researchers to look deep into the desert surface without disturbing it. The system analyzes returning signals by sending energy pulses.
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