Iron Age Necropolis Uncovered in Abu Dhabi - Archaeology Magazine

Iron Age Necropolis Uncovered in Abu Dhabi - Archaeology Magazine

Beads recovered from the necropolis, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES—The National reports that archaeologists from the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi have unearthed a 3,000-year-old necropolis near the Al Ain region's Qattara oasis. Researchers think there are more than 100 graves at the site, making it the first major Iron Age cemetery to have been found in the United Arab Emirates. During this period, …

First Major Iron Age Necropolis Discovered in United Arab Emirates

A 3,000-year-old Iron Age burial site in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Credit: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) Archaeologists have uncovered the first large-scale Iron Age necropolis ever found in the United Arab Emirates, dating back nearly 3,000 years. The site, located in the Al Ain region, was discovered by experts from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) during an ongoing excavatio…

Unearthed: The UAE’s First Major Iron Age Cemetery Sheds Light on Long-Lost Burial Traditions

A huge find recently dropped in Al Ain: the first major Iron Age cemetery in the UAE, and it’s about 3,000 years old. This isn’t just any dig; this discovery fills in a massive gap in the region’s history. Iron Age burial customs and the people who lived here have been a mystery for a […] The post Unearthed: The UAE’s First Major Iron Age Cemetery Sheds Light on Long-Lost Burial Traditions appeared first on Scoop Empire.

3,000-year-old tombs discovered in Al Ain

Archaeologists from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have discovered the UAE’s first major Iron Age cemetery in Al Ain. According to a WAM report, the site is believed to be 3,000 years old and may include more than a hundred tombs. The burial site, or necropolis, contained various …

Iron Age Necropolis Discovered in Abu Dhabi

An archaeologist examines grave goods at the necropolis site. Source: DCT Abu Dhabi.   Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced that the first major Iron Age necropolis in the United Arab Emirates has been unearthed in the Al Ain region of Abu Dhabi. According to archaeologists, the discovery offers rare insights into the region’s social, cultural, and economic history.   3,000-Year-Old Necropolis Contains Over 100…

3,000-Year-Old Necropolis Unearthed in Abu Dhabi

The first major Iron Age cemetery in the United Arab Emirates has been unearthed in the Al Ain region of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) recently revealed. The 3,000-year-old necropolis is believed to include more than 100 tombs filled with grave goods. Experts from DCT Abu Dhabi’s archaeology section of the historic environment department found a few small pieces of gold jewelry; shell cosmetic contain…