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The Clay Hives of Al-Kharfi: Bees, Survival, and Innovation in the Desert

In the arid hills south of Taif, Saudi Arabia, the ruins of an ancient settlement known as Al-Kharfi hide a remarkable testimony to human resilience: about 1,200 clay and mud beehives carved into the rock face or built on terraces, many still standing in ruinous form. These silent structures whisper of a people who harnessed the power of bees to survive and thrive in a harsh desert environment. The Discovery & SettingThe site of Al-Kharfi lies i…
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The Archaeologist broke the news in on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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