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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
Ceramic Plate

Ceramic Plate

Green glazed ceramic plate from the Palace at Mleiha. 2nd-3rd...

Alabaster Vase No. 37

Alabaster Vase No. 37

Alabaster Vase No. 37 of 47, from cache, Mleiha, Sharjah,...

Glazed pottery jar 2

Glazed pottery jar 2

Glazed pottery jar from the site of Dibba al-Hisin, Sharjah,...

Pre-Islamic Alabaster Jar 2

Pre-Islamic Alabaster Jar 2

Pre-Islamic small jar of veined alabaster with rounded body, lipped,...

Bronze Spear Point 2

Bronze Spear Point 2

Socketed bronze spear point from the site of Jebel al-Buhais,...

Iron Age Bronze Bowl 1

Iron Age Bronze Bowl 1

Iron Age wide mouthed bronze bowl, with flat round base...

Ceramic Jar 18

Ceramic Jar 18

Glazed ceramic jar. 1st Century CE. Specimen from the collection...

Pre-Islamic Softstone stamp 2

Pre-Islamic Softstone stamp 2

Pre-Islamic soft stone stamp seal engraved with camel motif. Mleiha,...


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Various exhibitions narrating Sharjah's civilization and history

‘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...

Abu Dhabi Book Fair
Abu Dhabi Book Fair
2019/04/24

Pavilion at the Abu Dhabi FairSharjah Archaeology Authority has participated...



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

‘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...

the 30th excavation season at Jebel Al Buhais and Jebel Faya, organized by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority
the 30th excavation season at Jebel Al Buhais and Jebel Faya, organized by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority
February 28, 2024

In 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
Bodour Al Qasimi witnessed the achievement of SAA in conducting the third study of rock engravings in Sharjah
December 21, 2023

During the closing ceremony of the International training course on...

“Mleiha” and “Al Dhaid Fort & Falaj ” are on the final Islamic World Heritage List
“Mleiha” and “Al Dhaid Fort & Falaj ” are on the final Islamic World Heritage List
December 19, 2023

A new cultural achievement for the Emirate of Sharjah“Mleiha” and...

Sharjah’s Sira Khorfakkan Island in for Major Transformation after being Declared Archaeological Reserve
Sharjah’s Sira Khorfakkan Island in for Major Transformation after being Declared Archaeological Reserve
March 15, 2023

THE FAMOUSLY IMPREGNABLE ISLAND OVERLOOKING EMIRATE’S EAST COAST IS A...


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