Ignatius Donnelly
Ad-, Atl-, At-, Atlantis
Among the Arabians, the earliest inhabitants are known as the Adites, named after their progenitor Ad, who is considered the grandson of Ham.
These Adites, likely referring to the people of Atlantis, are depicted as a powerful and advanced race.
Architecture and Civilization: The Adites are remembered as giants with great strength, capable of moving massive stone blocks and building grand structures.
They are associated with the creation of "buildings of the Adites," and the phrase "as old as Ad" signifies great antiquity.
Catastrophic End: A black cloud and a devastating hurricane wiped out the Adites, sparing only those who had renounced idolatry.