Claim: Remains of an 8,000-Year-Old Sanatan Dharma Temple and Civilization Found in Saudi Arabia.
Fact-check: The 8,000 year old temple found in Saudi Arabia in 2022 is associated with the local belief system of Al-Faw's inhabitants - FACTLY
Verdict: the saudi heritage commission report does not link the temple to hinduism. during a july 2022 excavation at al-faw on mount tuwaiq in southwest saudi arabia, the commission uncovered an 8,000-year-old stone temple and altar, shedding light on the daily lives of nomadic tribes. the site also revealed neolithic human settlements and 2,807 graves from various periods, offering insights into ancient burial practices. inscriptions dedicated to the local god kahal suggest the temple was central to the region's religious practices, serving both locals and passing traders. hence, the claim made in the post is misleading.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Nitish Kumar Dhonge
Date published: 2024-10-01T08:09:59