Archeological Sites In Uae Map
As far back as the paleolithic period some 130 000 years ago.
Archeological sites in uae map. This is a list of notable archaeological sites sorted by country and territories. The best sites to see are the monumental temple of jupiter while the adjacent temple of bacchus is astoundingly well preserved with intricate carved decorations. The much smaller temple of venus can be seen near the main entrance.
Perhaps the only archaeological site in the uae that has managed to become a tourist draw is that of hili in the emirate of abu dhabi. There two splendid 3rd millennium limestone monumental tombs pictured right have been turned into a visitor attraction set within a landscaped park of emerald lawns and multicoloured flowers that glow neon. Area emirate of abu dhabi emirate of ajman emirate of dubai emirate of fujairah emirate of ras al khaimah emirate of sharjah emirate of umm al quwain.
Even though it is a clever marketing ploy for luring tourists and their wallets to the region it gives no. There is also tell of kush which would be nearby and that we will try to find during our next visit to the region. List of archaeological and historical sites in uae.
Al qusais archaeological site is an ancient bronze age settlement located in dubai united arab emirates. Top 10 archaeological sites in the uae. First of all the necropolis of shimal with many circular tombs typical of the region and finally the sheeba palace which offers a nice point of view.
4 average based on 55 reviews. For one sorted by continent and time period see the list of archaeological sites by continent and age. The united arab emirates is known for its glitzy modern buildings and a lifestyle and culture that often make claims of the best the biggest or the tallest.
The hili archaeological site not only provides the earliest known evidence of an agricultural village in the united arab emirates but also contains other bronze age 3000 bce 1300 bce and iron age 1300 bce 300 bce villages burial grounds and agricultural infrastructure. 79 archaeological sites spread across 7 administrative areas. The site is dating back to the 3rd millennium bc.
Uae s archaeological sites a universal treasure al ain has a unique archaeological status with united nations published. August 02 2013 18 39 by aftab kazmi bureau chief.