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A SUSTAINABLE WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE FOR SHARJAH EMIRATE'S AUTHENTIC ARCHAEOLOGY

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Sharjah Archaeology Authority

Titled “Department of Archaeology and Heritage”, under the umbrella of the Department of Culture and Information, Sharjah Archaeology Department was established in 1986 to supervise all the archaeological and heritage sites all over Sharjah emirate and to provide the necessary protection to them; in addition to carrying out the archaeological exploration operations and overseeing the exploration work of the foreign expeditions operating in Sharjah emirate.

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Historical highlights in the depths of human civilization
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Alabaster Vase No. 25

Alabaster Vase No. 25 of 47, from cache, Mleiha, Sharjah,...

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Alabaster Lid 3

Pre-Islamic Alabaster Jar Lid, Mleiha ML 5, Sharjah, UAE. In...

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Pre-Islamic Bronze eagle talon 3

Pre-Islamic an eagle foot shaped pieces which might have been...

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Coin Mold

Pre-Islamic Coin Mold, Mleiha, Sharjah, UAE. On display in the...

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Neolithic Stone Arrowhead 10

Neolithic Stone Arrowhead, Mleiha, Sharjah, UAE. On display in the...

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Alabaster Vase No. 15

Alabaster Vase No. 15 of 47, from cache, Mleiha, Sharjah,...

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Pre-Islamic silver Kohl stick

Pre-Islamic silver Kohl stick with one end in shape of...

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19th C Islamic Pottery No 11

No. 11 of 17 examples of 19th Century Islamic ceramics...


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Various exhibitions narrating Sharjah's civilization and history

Sharjah Archaeology Authority Launches the “Archaeological Geographic Information System” at GITEX Global 2024
Sharjah Archaeology Authority Launches the “Archaeological Geographic Information System” at GITEX Global 2024
2024/10/10

Modern Technologies Combining Satellite Accuracy, Advanced Laser Devices, and Drones...

‘Mleiha: An Arabian Kingdom on the Silk Road’ Japan Exhibition
‘Mleiha: An Arabian Kingdom on the Silk Road’ Japan Exhibition
2024/07/08

Organized by Sharjah Archaeology Authority to raise global awareness of...

Sharjah Archaeology Authority concludes its participation in the UAE Innovation Month
Sharjah Archaeology Authority concludes its participation in the UAE Innovation Month
2020/02/14

Sharjah Archaeology Authority concluded its participation in the activities of...

Civilization Unity and Cultural Diversity
Civilization Unity and Cultural Diversity
2020/01/18

Under the motto " civilizational Unity and Cultural Diversity "Sharjah...

Contribution to Sharjah Fringe Festival
Contribution to Sharjah Fringe Festival
2020/01/16

His Excellency Dr. Sabah Aboud Jassim, Director-General of Sharjah Archaeology...

Sharjah Archaeology Fair
Sharjah Archaeology Fair
2019/11/15

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Sharjah...

Sharjah participated with 14 archaeological  artifacts  in a Fair in China
Sharjah participated with 14 archaeological artifacts in a Fair in China
2019/05/13

Under the umbrella of the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge...



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We narrate the news through story, history, and archaeological remains.

Sharjah Archaeology Authority Concludes the Sixth Edition of the World Coastal Forum
Sharjah Archaeology Authority Concludes the Sixth Edition of the World Coastal Forum
November 10, 2024

Wide International and Regional Participation on "Coastal and Underwater Cultural...

Sharjah Archaeology Authority Inaugurates the Sixth Edition of the World Coastal Forum
Sharjah Archaeology Authority Inaugurates the Sixth Edition of the World Coastal Forum
November 9, 2024

In Collaboration with the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage,...

‘Treasures from Sharjah’ Expo in Samarkand Spotlights Emirate’s Historic Role in Silk Route Trade
‘Treasures from Sharjah’ Expo in Samarkand Spotlights Emirate’s Historic Role in Silk Route Trade
May 23, 2024

ORGANISED BY SHARJAH ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY, EXHIBITION HAILED FOR STRENGTHENING CULTURAL...


Virtual Tour for the culture identity exhibition for Sharjah Archaeology Authority Lisbon - Portugal