A new study reconstructing the Arabian Peninsula’s ancient past adds clues to how early humans left the African continent.

The Sahara Desert is one of Earth's most arid and desolate places, stretching across a swathe of North Africa that spans ...

These findings underscore the crucial role played by the African monsoon in the rapid transformation of the Arabian Peninsula’s desert landscape, as well as in shaping population movements. This ...

Mineral formations in caves reveal recurring periods of humidity in the Arabian Desert over the last 8 million years.

Researchers believe rainfall and flooding changed the landscape of the arid desert to a green area some 8,000 years ago.

A stunning dry lake in Africa that is famous for ... spectacular and unique landscapes. Crossing the red dunes of the Namib Desert, especially in Sossusvlei, is an experience that leaves you ...

The archaeology of southern Africa’s west coast desert belt has not received the same attention. The Namib Sand Sea, part of the Namib Desert, is on the west coast of Namibia. It is a hyperarid ...

These findings underscore the crucial role played by the African monsoon in the rapid transformation of the Arabian Peninsula's desert landscape, as well as in shaping population movements.

"At the time, Takarkori was a lush savannah with a nearby lake, unlike today's arid desert landscape," said archaeogeneticist ... that originated outside Africa," Krause said.