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==Remnants of Thamud== | ==Remnants of Thamud== | ||
A lot of petroglyphs, epigraphy, and buildings have been found in Mount Athalith and other places in the Arabian Peninsula which are speculated to be related to people of Thamud. The following names appear in inscription attributed to them: "Radw" or "Radi" —well-known idols of northern Arabia— , " | A lot of petroglyphs, epigraphy, and buildings have been found in Mount Athalith and other places in the Arabian Peninsula which are speculated to be related to people of Thamud. The following names appear in inscription attributed to them: "Radw" or "Radi" —well-known idols of northern Arabia— , "Salm" —an idol in Tayma'— and other idols of the region. | ||
It is said that the story of the people of Thamud does not appear in the [[Torah]]. Thus, some archaeologists cast doubts on the existence of such people, but their existence was confirmed by archaeological findings in the 19th century. | It is said that the story of the people of Thamud does not appear in the [[Torah]]. Thus, some archaeologists cast doubts on the existence of such people, but their existence was confirmed by archaeological findings in the 19th century. | ||