How NASA helped rediscover the lost city of Ubar, Arabia’s Atlantis
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Friday, November 14, 2025
Once a thriving hub of the ancient incense trade, the legendary city of Ubar vanished beneath the Omani sands. Rediscovered through satellite imagery and archaeological digs, the ruins at Shisr reveal a collapsed fortress and evidence of a once-prosperous desert metropolis. Its story highlights the interplay of trade, environment, and human ambition.
