The region has post-Islamic remnants in general. But there are also remains of nabataean kingdom. Does this indicate that there was an advanced civilization in the region in the pre-Islamic period? Also, what was the place of women in the society of that period?
Arab culture and history before Islam? written by u/Daeres (note that they also link to another answer of theirs which would also be of interest).
The status of women in pre-Islamic Arabia written by u/Labrydian
How true is this about women in pre islamic Arabia? written by u/CptBuck