Ancient stone engravings in Jordan and Saudi Arabia, dating back 7,000 to 9,000 years, match the mysterious desert kite structures and provide evidence of the careful planning and mental mastery of space by ancient hunters.
Archaeologists have discovered stone engravings in Jordan and Saudi Arabia that match the ancient desert kite structures found in those areas. The engravings, dating back 7,000 to 9,000 years, are the oldest known architectural plans recorded in human history. The desert kites, large stone structures resembling kites with tail strings, were used by ancient hunters to trap and kill wild animal herds. The engravings provide evidence of the careful planning and conceptualization of these structures by the ancient peoples who relied on them. It remains unclear whether the engravings were blueprints for construction or served as maps for hunters, but they shed light on the mental mastery of space by ancient hunters and offer insights into their culture.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/science/ancient-architecture-desert-kites.html
