Pre Islamic Goddesses Al-Lat, Al-Uzza, Manat

In the Qur’an, Al-Lat is mentioned along with al-‘Uzzá and Manāt in Sura 53:19–23. The tribe of ʿād of Iram of the Pillars is also mentioned in Sura 89:5–8, and archaeological evidence from Iram shows copious inscriptions … Read more

Ancient Stone Circles in Middle East Desert

Similar to Nazca Lines in Peru, ancient geoglyphs are visible from air across a desert that is spread between Syria and Saudi Arabia. Believed to be at least 2,000 years old, the structures were discovered only after … Read more