An archeologist identified at least there are 2,000 potential and very important place in Saudi Arabia. This ancient site was found without visiting the country directly, but through Google Earth.David Kennedy, an archaeologist from the University of Western Australia was initially utilize the Google Earth satellite mapping to determine potential archaeological sites 1977, 1082 including a teardrop-shaped stone.
"I've never been to Saudi Arabia. It is a country that is difficult to penetrate.
Kennedy said he had verified the discovery of drawings by asking a friend who worked in the kingdom was to take pictures of the location in question.
Unfortunately, only a few archaeologists who can get access to Saudi Arabia, known less friendly with these disciplines.
In 1994, the Board of Saudi Arabian cleric even issued a decree that states reported to the preservation of historic sites is feared could lead to polytheism and idolatry, in which both practices could get the death penalty under the law in force in that country.
But in recent years, Saudi Arabia began to soften and allow archaeologists to dig several sites, including historic ruins but Maidan named Saleh. Nevertheless, still access to other sites are still very limited.
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