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Tomb 12 is a Bronze Age, subterranean u-shaped tomb with a narrow entry point. The remains of multiple human skeletons were recovered from the tomb, including from the subsequent Iron Age, indicating reuse. Additionally, a camel skeleton was found adjacent to the tomb’s entrance. Ceramic vessels, metal objects including jewelry were found during excavation.Citation: Jasim, Sabah Abboud (2012) The Necropolis of Jebel al-Buhais: Prehistoric Discoveries in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, pp 55-63. Department of Culture and Information, Government of Sharjah, UAE.


Jabal Al-Emaileh – Tomb IV
Jabal Al-Emaileh is a site located approximately 15km south of Mleiha, Sharjah that consists of four stone funeary structures including Tomb IV. This tomb is a low stone cairn that measures approximately 12 meters in ... Read More
CAMEL AND HORSE TOMB, MLEIHA, SHARJAH
The excavated area of the famous horse and camel tomb that is now reconstructed and on display in the Mleiha Archaeological Center in Mleiha, Sharjah. Pre-Islamic. Read More
Tomb BHS 64 – Jebel Al-Buhais (Sharjah, U.A.E.)
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