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

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

The Arabian Desert, known today as one of the driest places on Earth, was once full of lakes, rivers, and green landscapes.

A number of companies offer organized tours of the Empty Quarter; some of the more reputable options are Arabian Adventures, Emirates Tours, Abu Dhabi Adventure Tours and Abu Dhabi Desert Safari.

Private yachts were moored nearby, and some of the biggest celebrities were in attendance as Saudi Arabia partially opened Neom, its ambitious $500 billion mega-city in the desert.