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August 31
The list of archaeological discoveries in the UAE witnessed important updates during the current year, with the announcement of 3 new discoveries that confirmed the chapters of the ancient civilization that the country witnessed throughout history.
The UAE attaches great importance to archaeological sites and historical monuments, as they are an embodiment of the memory of peoples and societies, in addition to being considered one of the most important elements that chronicle the past of peoples. Where the archaeological discoveries that abound in the country, dating back thousands of years, reflect the nature of the civilizations that flocked to it since ancient times.
Two days ago, the Sharjah Antiquities Authority announced the discovery of a new group of coins that were displayed for the first time.
“Marduf Al-Qawasim” is considered the second strike of the rule of Al-Qawasim, and it goes back to Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al-Qasimi, who began his rule in 1803 AD, while Al-Marduf was struck in 1805 AD.
The group, which was announced for the first time, bore the names of the rulers of the Qawasim, including Sheikh Saleh bin Muhammad bin Ali bin Saleh Al Qasimi, who ruled Ras Al Khaimah after the death of his uncle, Sheikh Saif bin Ali bin Saleh Al Qasimi in 1649 AD.
In general, it is noted that these coins were all minted from copper, and they are simple in terms of design, as they took the round shape of the coin, which is the traditional design for coins in the Islamic era. As for the texts of the writings, they are also simple.
Last June, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced the details of the new historical archaeological discoveries in the emirate, specifically in the Al Ain region, during which it revealed archaeological sites and artefacts dating back to the Iron Age and the pre-Islamic period, covering the time period from about 1300 BC to 600 AD.
The team of archaeologists at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi discovered other archaeological treasures at the end of the salvage excavations of a part of a tomb dating back to the pre-Islamic period (300 BC – 300 AD) that was found during the development of roads and infrastructure in the Shabiat al-Kuwait in the city center, east of the city. Al Ain District Museum.
About twenty individual graves were identified; Its excavations revealed a number of exceptionally well-preserved tools, including an intact jar and other ceramics, bronze vessels, glassware, and alabaster. Also, large quantities of iron weapons were found in the tombs, such as arrows, spears, and a number of swords, one of which was 70 cm long and remained intact.
The discovery of this cemetery indicates the presence of a settlement dating back to the same time period that was likely located nearby, and the presence of deep water channels observed in the area provides further evidence of the emergence of the nearby Al Ain Oasis during that period, and of the development of the social landscape in the historic Al Ain area.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi led the archaeological excavations over an area of 11.5 km, which included three areas in Al Ain: Al Khurais, Al Qattara and Al Hili. As these operations resulted in the announcement of archaeological discoveries dating back to the Iron Age, including a huge stone tomb from the Bronze Age and no less than 35 tombs of individuals from the pre-Islamic period containing caches of iron weapons.
Archaeologists have identified more than 50 historical falajs, which are underground water tunnels that were used to irrigate orchards and fields, and were built in successive eras using different techniques. , in addition to other archaeological crypts that were discovered in tombs and shrines.
On the 20th of last March, the Department of Tourism and Antiquities in Umm Al Quwain announced the latest developments in the archaeological excavations on Al-Siniyah Island in its third season, which indicate the existence of the oldest pearl-diving city in the Arabian Gulf on the island, which flourished during the period between the late sixth century to the middle of the eighth century AD. Nearby is the ancient Christian monastery (Deir al-Siniya), which was discovered last year.
The area of the pearl-fishing city discovered on Al-Siniyah Island is 12 hectares, and archaeological research and excavations have shown that this city is one of the largest urban agglomerations ever remaining in the Emirates, which can be compared to the prosperity of the city of Julfar in Ras Al-Khaimah in the Middle Ages.
The pearl-fishing city on Al-Siniyah Island includes a large number of houses, which indicates the presence of thousands of residents who lived there at the time. A large area of open and neglected oyster waste was also discovered in front of the city, and many pearls were found in the excavations. The oldest “bathing” dated more than 1300 years ago. Year, making it clear evidence that pearl fishing was a major activity in the region.
During the excavations, excavations revealed the presence of buildings of different architectural design and layout. Where some consist of one room and some of two rooms, in addition to the discovery of other large buildings that contain many rooms and are separated by a number of internal courtyards, and the houses were built from the local beach rocks and traditional materials in the environment surrounding the city and the roofs were made of palm trunks.
