Tell Abraq
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Tell Abraq was an ancient Near Eastern city. Located on the border between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates about 50 kilometers north-east of Dubai, the city was originally on the
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Two Hellenistic or Parthian style statues found at the Tell Abraq site from the 3rd Century BCE
Umm Al Nar culture
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Umm Al Nar is an Early Bronze Age, Prehistoric Arabian culture that existed around 2600–2000 BCE in the area of the modern-day United Arab Emirates and Northern Oman. The etymology derives from the is
Tell Abraq
…prior to Ed-Dur's primacy, around 1000 BC. However, they were surprised to find extensive indications of much earlier settlement, dating back to the Umm Al Nar period, including a 3rd millennium monumental fortification. Tell Abraq has been cited as being the "best preserved and largest prehistoric settlement…
A tomb from the Umm Al Nar culture in Ras Al Khaimah
Distinctive Umm Al Nar burial - this grave is at the Al Sufouh Archaeological Site in Dubai.
Decorated stone cup from the original Umm Al Nar discovery, Abu Dhabi. Cups similar to these have been found at other Umm Al Nar era sites around the UAE. On display at the Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi.
Terracotta Ubaid Ware bottle from the original Umm Al Nar discovery in Abu Dhabi. The bottle dates back to 2000-2500 BCE. On display at the Louvre Abu Dhabi