Mystery of 12,000-year-old animal carvings found in uninhabitable desert

This image provided by Sahout Rock Art and Archaeology Project shows a life-size rock carving of a camel, in a desert in northern Saudi Arabia in 2023 - (AP)

Remarkable life-size rock carvings, depicting camels, gazelles, and other animals, have been discovered in the Saudi Arabian desert, with researchers dating these ancient artworks back 12,000 years.

Many of these intricate engravings stand over 1.8 metres tall, offering a rare window into prehistoric life.