Ancient city discovered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Coins, buildings of churches and houses have been found in the town, which is believed to be over a thousand years old. The researchers said that this was the town during the time of Uthman Ibn Affan, one of the caliphs who ruled the Islamic world after the Prophet.
The town was discovered in the Halit archaeological zone in the town of Duwadmi, Riyadh province. The researchers said that the town was found here according to Islamic culture. A mosque. Many houses are attached to it. Among these was the souq or trade center that existed in the Arabian region at that time.
In the 85th year of Hijra, the population here was active. This region dates back to the reign of Uthman Ibn Affan, one of the Caliphs of Islam who ruled the Islamic world after the Prophet. Coins imprinted with Lailaha Illallah were also found here. The study is under the auspices of the Saudi Heritage Commission.
The discovery also refers to the legacy of the Najd region, which includes present-day Riyadh. It is believed that the area was abandoned due to drought or warfare in the area. A decision can be reached in this regard only after studies.