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Post by UKarchaeology on Apr 2, 2016 21:56:05 GMT
 Abu Dhabi: New archaeological excavations on Marawah Island have uncovered the earliest known inhabitants of Abu Dhabi, providing a unique insight into life during the Late Stone Age in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region.A programme of archaeological surveys carried out by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA) since 2012 has identified more than 20 major sites on the island, ranging in date from the Late Stone Age period (around 7,500 years ago) to the recent historical period, with two Late Stone Age villages discovered at the western end of Marawah Island, comprising a series of occupation mounds. More than 200 flint arrowheads were collected from the surface of the sites, known as MR1 and MR11, while further excavations at MR11 have revealed a very interesting stone building rich in finds. Mohammad Amer Al Niyadi, director of the Historic Environment Department at TCA, said, “The latest results from our excavations at the Late Stone Age village at MR11 on Marawah Island have produced outstanding results. We now have a clear idea of the plan and form of a 7,500-year-old house, which is one of the earliest known examples of stone-built architecture in the Gulf region. Full story/pics: gulfnews.com/news/uae/culture/excavations-uncover-early-inhabitants-of-abu-dhabi-1.1698860 |
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Post by UKarchaeology on Apr 2, 2016 21:59:28 GMT
7,500-Year-Old House for the Dead Found on Marawah Island in United Arab EmiratesAn archaeological dig on Marawah Island, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of the city of Abu Dhabi, has revealed the oldest use of stone-built architecture in the Arabian Gulf to date. The remains of one of Abu Dhabi’s first residents were found within the structure, which archaeologists believe was first used as a house for the living then one for the dead. The building has been dated back 7,500 years, according to the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA). Speaking to Dubai 92 Radio , Dr. Mark Beech, Head of Coastal Heritage and Paleontology at the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, explained why the findings are significant. He describes the house as very well-made, saying that the architecture used on the stone house is the first of its kind to be found in the Gulf region. He also called the building “special” and told the radio station that it consists of three interconnecting rooms. Mohammed Al Neyadi, director of the TCA historic environment department told The National that the “partial skeleton was inserted into one of the already semi-collapsed rooms of the house, indicating that the structure had originally been used as a house for the living, and then later as a ‘house for the dead’.” Full story/pics: www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/7500-year-old-house-dead-found-marawah-island-united-arab-emirates-005587
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