Ancient cave discovered in Taiz [Archives:2002/30/Local News]

The Chairman of Antiques Office in Taiz, Al-Ezi Mohammed Mosleh stated that a cave has been recently discovered in al-Araf, Maqbana dating back to thousands of years ago. Geologists are not sure of the specific period when the cave was first used. Geological studies indicate that the cave was either was used as tomb in the Sabaeen period in the 9th century BC or perhaps it was one of the sculptures that ancient Yemenis were famous for.
More inspections and researches are needed before the caves history could be known.
It is worthwhile mentioning that the Antiques Office in Taiz was not informed of the new discovery of the cave until recently. A Sheikh from the area along with a number of citizens informed the office of the discovery several months after it was discovered. It is said that valuable antiquities that belonged to the cave have disappeared completely.
Yemen Times will be publishing an in-depth report on the cave in upcoming issues.


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