Works of the Old Men

The Works of the Old Men (as they are known by the Bedouins) are located not far from the Dead Sea and consist primarily of big geometric shapes complemented by smaller ones and lines that crisscross their forms. The majority of them appear to be round, wheel-like formations, while a handful are oblong and rectangular in shape. Some are isolated, while others are surrounded by other geoglyphs of the same type. One of them, designed like a gigantic kite, is also considered to have been utilized in some form of hunting system.

However, as with the other geoglyphs on this list, it is unknown when or who erected the Works of the Old Men. Some scientists believe the site is between 3,000 and 5,000 years old, but others believe it is far older, possibly 8,000 or 9,000 years old. That would place them on par with some of the oldest geoglyphs ever discovered on Earth.

Location: Azraq

Founded: First recorded 1710