Archaeological Evidence from the Early Sabaean Period in Thila Fort (Inscriptions and New Archaeological Evidence on the History Thila City)

Abstract

This research presents an analytical study of a group of architectural structures of a fortification nature, along with water facilities, as well as five new Sabaean inscriptions discovered during surveys and archaeological excavations conducted by the Social Fund for Development under the supervision of the General Organization for Antiquities and Museums in the city and fort of Thila. These findings date back to the period from the seventh century BC to the first century. The significance of these architectural structures lies in the new information they provide about the history of this city and its fortress, which had remained uncertain until recently. The collection of inscriptions discovered serves as one of the clearest pieces of evidence indicating that the history of this city and its fortress dates back to the early Sabaean period.