Archaeological sites... destinations for visitors during the "The Most Beautiful Winter in the World" campaign
The story of an ancient hero, the Emirati man.. It is narrated by historical treasures
A visit to the Emirates is not complete without visiting its archaeological sites, which embody a human masterpiece that recorded bright pages of human history.
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The archaeological sites in the UAE narrate the chapters of an authentic civilization that is rooted in the depths of history, to tell the story of an ancient hero whose hero is the ancient Emirati man. The ancient ancestors left behind a great legacy that excavation missions seek to discover, study and paint a picture of these civilizations.
The UAE attaches great importance to archaeological sites and historical monuments, as they embody the memory of peoples and societies, in addition to being considered one of the most important elements that chronicle the past of peoples. Since ancient times.
Of course, a visit to the Emirates is not complete without visiting its archaeological sites and historical museums, which embody a human masterpiece that recorded bright pages of human history. It was written by the inhabitants of the region, and at the same time it is a witness to the ancient traditions and the aesthetics of human achievement in all areas of life, which makes these sites a window on the heritage from which young people find their way to the future.
The country has enhanced many archaeological sites and museums with many logistical services at the level of the hotel and hospitality sector, in addition to a list of entertainment options, which increases the attractiveness of these sites and makes them an ideal choice for visitors during the campaign “The Most Beautiful Winter in the World” and throughout the year.
"Hailey"
The largest archaeological site of the Bronze Age in the Emirates is located in the Hili area in Al Ain, and it dates back to the beginning of the third millennium BC, and continued until the beginning of the second millennium BC without interruption.
The site provides a glimpse of the Bronze and Iron Ages in Al Ain, with burials, houses, castles and irrigation systems. It also includes many villages, cemeteries and agricultural infrastructure, dating back to the Bronze Age (3000-1300 BC) and the Iron Age (1300-300 BC). ), as the first agricultural village is located in Al-Hili site No. (8), and it dates back to 3000 BC.
Al-Hili settlement expanded between 2500 and 2000 BC.
This period was called the "Umm al-Nar period" after the name of the island located on the coast of Abu Dhabi, where the remains of this civilization were found for the first time.
"Hafeet Mountain"
At the foot of Jebel Hafeet, there are hundreds of stone tombs built in the form of honeycomb cells, which are on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, and which tell the story of the first inhabitants of Al Ain 5,000 years ago.
Excavations in this region revealed many artifacts confirming trade links with Mesopotamia (Iraq) and the Indus Valley (Pakistan and India).
Jebel Hafeet Desert Park offers guided tours to explore this ancient archaeological area.
"Baynunah"
The effects of the Baynunah fossil sites show that the nature and environment of the Al Dhafra region in Abu Dhabi approximately (6 to 8 million years ago) was completely different from today, as the region embraced a large river thanks to which many animals lived.
Fossil traces of these animals were found in the Baynunah geological formation, which was formed by river sediments.
Such fossil traces can also be found today in a series of hills along the coast of the Al Dhafra region, as well as in the heart of the desert.
The Baynunah camel site contains preserved remains of wild camels that were hunted nearly 6,000 years ago, long before humans domesticated these animals.
"Saruq Al-Hadid"
The discovery of the Saruq Al-Hadid site, which is located in a wonderful desert nature south of Dubai, dates back to 2002, when His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was flying a helicopter over this area and noticed a strange difference in the shape of the sand dunes. His Highness realized that the matter must be investigated, so he alerted the concerned authorities and the investigation and search operations began.
Since then, archaeologists began excavating the site and understanding what was happening there in the past, and they found evidence of human activity at the site dating back more than 5,000 years, which was the peak of its prosperity in the Iron Age, about 3,000 years ago.
Dubai has dedicated a museum called "Saruq Al-Hadid" in the historical Shindagha neighborhood, to tell the story of one of the most important archaeological sites discovered in the Emirates.
Hatta and Jumeirah
The “Hatta Antiquities” area is considered one of the important sites in Dubai, and it is located on the left side of Wadi Jima. The site dates back to the second half of the third millennium BC.
The site includes many ancient tombs, as about 28 tombs were found with a circular architectural plan, built on the architectural method of the Umm Al-Nar site.
The Al Sufouh archaeological site in Dubai revealed settlements dating back to the third millennium BC, and tombs, the most important of which is a large, circular cemetery with a diameter of 6.2 meters, and built according to the architectural style of the Umm al-Nar civilization.
While the Jumeirah archaeological site is located between Jumeirah and Al Wasl Road in Dubai, and is considered one of the oldest archaeological sites in the Emirates.
And he travels with his visitors to the time of the Abbasid caliphate.
In 1969, archaeologists at the site found ancient treasures such as pottery, coins, tools, and more.
Findings from this site can be seen inside the Dubai Museum.
Enchanting legacy
Mleiha area in Sharjah tells the story of man thousands of years ago, and its archaeological discoveries confirm the density of its attractive elements and the enormity of its charming natural heritage, indicating its historical importance, and in being one of the most prominent rare natural features in the UAE and the region.
The value of Mleiha stems from the fact that it is an important and renewed cultural and civilizational element, because it is one of the few areas in the region, which embraces evidence and discoveries indicating life that inhabited the place and roamed its features and corners, leaving its traces that tell the stories of the five successive eras.
The archaeological area of Al-Mowaihat, located in the southeast of Ajman, is one of the most important archaeological sites and is associated with the culture of the Umm al-Nar civilization, as many antiques and ancient artefacts were discovered in it.
The Qidfaa area in the northeast of the city of Fujairah includes a human settlement dating back to the beginning of the second millennium BC.
The archaeological site of Al Dur is considered one of the largest local settlements on the coast of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain during the Roman era.
The discoveries that abound in the country, some of which date back more than 8,500 years, reflect the nature of the civilizations that flocked to it.
Dubai has dedicated a museum named "Saruq Al-Hadid" in the historical Shindagha neighborhood, to tell the story of one of the most important archaeological sites in the Emirates.
The largest archaeological site of the Bronze Age in the Emirates in the Hili area in Al Ain, dating back to the beginning of the third millennium BC.
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