Archaeological Sites
Mahd adh Dhahab, the Cradle of Gold
Ancient mine · Mahd adh Dhahab, Saudi Arabia
UnsolvedThe prize. The gold of King Solomon
Where. Mahd adh Dhahab, Saudi Arabia
Status. Unsolved
Where. Mahd adh Dhahab, Saudi Arabia
Status. Unsolved
The account
An ancient mine in the Arabian desert, worked since Solomon's time and named the Cradle of Gold, is one of the strongest candidates for the biblical land of Ophir.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Mahd adh Dhahab, Saudi Arabia.
- What you are chasing is The gold of King Solomon. Work the documented record of Mahd adh Dhahab, the Cradle of Gold back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Mahd adh Dhahab, Saudi Arabia and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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