Treasure from Oman at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Sultanate of Oman has a long history, and there are many archaeological sites spread throughout the Sultanate, and includes thousands of witnesses to the civilization witnessed by the region through the ages, and the activities that existed, and made the coast of Oman a destination for ships and caravans from around the world, and a gateway to civilizations. As such, the Louvre Abu Dhabi has been keen to display archaeological items borrowed from the Oman National Museum, highlighting the pivotal role the Sultanate has played throughout the ages. Here are a number of pieces, and highlights on them, on the occasion of Oman National Day.

Censer

It was found in al-Baleed, Dhofar province, and dates back to the period between the 12th and 14th centuries.

In general, the vast majority of incense burners found in the archaeological site of al-Baleed in Dhofar Governorate are either small-sized incense burners made of clay with attached legs, or large, round-shaped with prominent decorations and exterior handles, and in rare cases oysters and shells have been used to burn incense. , Which is a long tradition in the dull. Dhofar governorate is home to the frankincense tree, and its trade has emerged internationally since the third millennium BC, and to confirm the importance of this trade through the ages four archaeological sites have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, namely the city of Albulid, the city of Khor Ruri «Samhram», and the city of Shesr «Ubar», and the Valley of Doka.

Container

It was found in the Al-Waqbah clash, which is made of soapy stone and dates from 300 BC to 400 AD.

Jar of glazed pottery

A jar of glazed pottery found in the Sadamah - al-Wukba, dating from the fourth century AH.

AED 400 Silver

The treasure of the Sadamah (Waqbah) was discovered in the town of Sadamah - Waqbah, Al-Dhahirah Governorate, in 2005. It contains more than 400 silver dirhams, dating back to the early Islamic periods, some from the Abbasid Caliphate in Iraq (132-655 AH / 125-750 AD), and others to Samanid state.