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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 recovered from the site. Embedded within the stone walls of the tomb are three or four burials that date to the Iron Age period.Citation: Jasim, Sabah Abboud (2012) The Necropolis of Jebel al-Buhais: Prehistoric Discoveries in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, pp187-190. Department of Culture and Information, Government of Sharjah, UAE.
Mleiha 3 – Umm an-Nar Tomb“Close to the Mleiha Archaeological Centre lies the Umm an-Nar tomb, which is considered to be the most impressive grave building among the many ancient funeral sites in the Mleiha ... Read More
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 ... Read More
BHS 37 is a Bronze Age / Iron Age, U-shaped subterranean tomb measuring 3.7m in length and 5.3m in width. Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery of human remains and a wide range ... Read More