Archaeologists uncovered the first major Iron Age necropolis in the United Arab Emirates, revealing over 100 ancient tombs.

The tomb offers a look into cemeteries and burial customs during a time of key social, cultural, and economic growth.

A 3,000-year-old necropolis has been uncovered in the Al Ain region of Abu Dhabi, marking the “first major Iron Age cemetery” to be found there, according to an April 21 news release from the ...

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the discovery of the first major Iron Age ...

The region is the country’s first-ever UNESCO site – a vast compound of archaeological facilities – ancient Mada’in Saleh tombs and the sundial Tantora having the form of an obelisk and ...

The site likely includes more than one hundred tombs containing an array of grave goods, and casts a new light on a previously unknown chapter of the UAE’s rich heritage. Jaber Saleh Al Merri ...

“This discovery promises to transform our understanding of the ancient Emirates,” director of the historic environment department, Jaber Saleh Al ... cemetery’s tombs were built by first ...

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the discovery of the first major Iron Age cemetery in the UAE. The 3,000-year-old necropolis, found in Al Ain Region, ...