In the midst of it lay the capital, which was called Marib. B.C.-then the dam burst. This is the present state of most of the country. It has lost much of its fertility due to lack of water. There is much to explore in this area of ancient Sheba, and it is still a dangerous place to go, but much scientific progress has been made.
Investigations continue up to the present time.
As time goes by, more archaeological evidence continues to indicate that Solomon's reign was actually as magnificent as the Bible faithfully records.