Sharjah Archaeology Authority
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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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Archeological Object DiscoveredHistorical highlights in the depths of human civilization
Bird & Fish Vessel
Soft stone vessel with engraved decoration of birds and fish...
Bronze Tetra-Drachma
Tetra-Drachma, an imitation of Alexander the Great. On the obverse...
Bronze Age soft-stone stamp seal
Bronze Age Soft stone stamp seal dated to the 2nd...
Alabaster Vase No. 37
Alabaster Vase No. 37 of 47, from cache, Mleiha, Sharjah,...
Copper Tetradrachm
1st century BC - 1st century AD. copper Tetradrachm (12g.)–...
Iron Age Arrowhead 7
Iron Age Bronze Arrowhead, Jebel al-Buhais, Sharjah, UAE. On display...
Stone lid, lion-shaped 2
Stone lid with lion-shaped knob for south Arabian beehive vessels....
Bronze Bowl 3
Iron Age 2 Bronze Bowl, Jebel al-Buhais, Sharjah, UAE. On...
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International ExhibitionsVarious exhibitions narrating Sharjah's civilization and history
‘Mleiha: An Arabian Kingdom on the Silk Road’ Japan Exhibition
2024/07/08Organized by Sharjah Archaeology Authority to raise global awareness of...
Sharjah Archaeology Authority opens the exhibition “From Arabia to Central Asia: treasures from Sharjah at the Silk Road” in Uzbekistan
2024/04/18Running from April 18 to May 22, 2024Sharjah Archaeology Authority...
Sharjah Archaeology Authority concludes its participation in the UAE Innovation Month
2020/02/14Sharjah Archaeology Authority concluded its participation in the activities of...
Civilization Unity and Cultural Diversity
2020/01/18Under the motto " civilizational Unity and Cultural Diversity "Sharjah...
Contribution to Sharjah Fringe Festival
2020/01/16His Excellency Dr. Sabah Aboud Jassim, Director-General of Sharjah Archaeology...
Sharjah participated with 14 archaeological artifacts in a Fair in China
2019/05/13Under the umbrella of the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge...
Abu Dhabi Book Fair
2019/04/24Pavilion at the Abu Dhabi FairSharjah Archaeology Authority has participated...
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‘Treasures from Sharjah’ Expo in Samarkand Spotlights Emirate’s Historic Role in Silk Route Trade
May 23, 2024ORGANISED BY SHARJAH ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY, EXHIBITION HAILED FOR STRENGTHENING CULTURAL...
the 30th excavation season at Jebel Al Buhais and Jebel Faya, organized by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority
February 28, 2024In conjunction with the 30th excavation season at Jebel Al...
Bodour Al Qasimi witnessed the achievement of SAA in conducting the third study of rock engravings in Sharjah
December 21, 2023During the closing ceremony of the International training course on...
“Mleiha” and “Al Dhaid Fort & Falaj ” are on the final Islamic World Heritage List
December 19, 2023A new cultural achievement for the Emirate of Sharjah“Mleiha” and...
Sharjah’s Sira Khorfakkan Island in for Major Transformation after being Declared Archaeological Reserve
March 15, 2023THE FAMOUSLY IMPREGNABLE ISLAND OVERLOOKING EMIRATE’S EAST COAST IS A...