Qaryat al-Faw
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Qaryat Al Faw, also known as Qaryat Dhat Kahil, was once the capital of the Kingdom of Kinda, now an archaeological site. It is located about 100 km south of Wadi ad-Dawasir, and about 700 km southwes
Bronze head from Al-Faw
Old hollow glass container back to the 1st century BC was found in the Al Faw village
Plaque with a Ma'inic inscription and two ibexes (1st century BC - 1st century AD)
Fragment of a wall painting depicting a tower house with inhabitants (3rd century BC - 3rd century AD)
Shams (deity)
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Shams, also called Shamsum or Dhat-Ba' dhanum, is a sun goddess of Arabian mythology. She was the patron goddess of the Himyarite Kingdom. Her name meant 'shining', 'Sun', or 'brilliant'. She was the
Qaryat al-Faw
…temples, and water wells. The tutelary deity of Qaryat al-Faw is thought to have been Kahl. The pantheon of the city also included other deities, such as Shams. Other names for the site include Qaryat al-Hamraa (Red City) and Dhat al-Jnan (City of Gardens) by the inhabitants in its period of prosperity…
A stele depicting Shams as a protective goddess
Sculpture of a Sabaean priestess raising her hand to intercede with the sun goddess on behalf of a donor. Probably first century.