Excavations
Archaeological sites narrating the story of civilization in Sharjah emirate. There are scores of archaeological sites discovered in Sharjah emirate, deeply rooted in history, greatly enriching our understanding of their cultural, thought and knowledge treasures, exhibiting Sharjah emirate’s position on the world civilization map.
Al-Thuqeibah is a settlement, dated to the Iron Age II from 1000 to 600 BC. It is located south of the Al Dhaid city of at the southern end of Al Madam oasis in the ... Read More
A facinating archaeological site with potential Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Islamic Period features. Stone houses, shell middens, and an extensive ridge of rock art. The site is located near the Oman Sea ... Read More
The Tomb of Amud is one of a cluster of five monumental graves located near the town of Mleiha in the Emirate of Sharjah (UAE) that date between the 3rd and 1st century BCE. A ... Read More
BHS 62 is a circular Bronze Age (Hafit Period), above ground tomb. Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery of a minimal amount of skeletal fragments scattered inside the burial chamber.Citation: Jasim, Sabah Abboud ... Read More
MLH-5 Monumental and Subterranean Tombs, Mleiha Archaeological Center, SharjahA large graveyard located south of the fort. The types of tombs and the findings which have been unearthed at MLH-5 suggest the site was in use ... Read More
Tomb 8 is a Bronze Age (Wadi Suq period), rectangular shaped subterranean tomb that measures 5.8m x 3m with a depth of 1.4m below the ground surface. The remains of 20 human skeletons were recovered ... Read More
BHS 71 is a Bronze Age (Umm an-Nar Period) circular above ground tomb that measures 8.4 meters in diameter. Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery two bronze knives, and a large collection of ... Read More
Tomb 69 is a Bronze Age (Umm an-Nar), circular above ground tomb that measures approximately 9 metes in diameter. Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery of only a few skeletal remains and associated ... Read More
Tomb 67 is a Bronze Age (Umm an-Nar pereiod), circular above ground tomb that measures 9.3 meters in diameter. The tomb contained no human remains, but several bronze artifacts including blade axes and celts were ... Read More
Tomb 66 is a Bronze Age (Wadi Suq Period), clover shaped , subterranean stone-lined tomb with interconnected burial chambers. Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery of many burials and associated funerary offerings including ... Read More
BHS 64 is a circular Bronze Age (Hafit Period), above ground tomb, cairn type tomb . Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery of a minimal amount of skeletal fragments. Just outside the cental ... Read More
BHS 63 is a circular Bronze Age (Hafit Period), above ground tomb. Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery of a minimal amount of skeletal fragments, a bronze arrowhead, and several decorated soft stone ... Read More