An Iron Age II snake cult in the Oman peninsula: evidence from Bithnah (Emirate of Fujairah)

  • July 29, 2007
  • Arabian archaeology and epigraphy
  • English

The article discusses an Iron Age II snake cult in the Oman Peninsula, focusing on the site of (Bithnah-44/50) in the Emirate of Fujairah. Excavations revealed a complex religious site with a public building, various shrines, and a central offerings area. Snake representations were found on pottery and other artifacts, suggesting the importance of snake worship in the region. The site’s evolution and different phases of construction are described, highlighting the changing nature of religious practices over time.

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  • Dr Sergey Lapteff
  • Sharjah Archaeology Authority
  • Japan
  • English, Japanese
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  • Bruno Overlaet | Sabah Jasim | Eisa Yousif
  • Arabian Archaeology and Epigraphy
  • English
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تاريخ عمارة الجامع الأزهر منذ العصر الفاطمي حتى نهاية العصر المملوكي

محاضرتنا الاثنين القادم بعنوان “تاريخ عمارة الجامع الأزهر منذ العصر الفاطمي حتى نهاية العصر المملوكي” يقدمها الدكتور أحمد مجدي سالم، في تمام الساعة 4:30 مساءً.

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