Abu Dhabi: Recent archaeological finds in Abu Dhabi point to the emirate’s role in regional and global trade and highlight the resilience and innovation of regional Bronze Age societies, helping to build a more complete picture of the UAE’s history.
Archaeologists from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) believe that existing discoveries are just a fraction of what is yet to be uncovered from Abu Dhabi’s Umm an-Nar Bronze Age culture (2,500 to 2,000 BC).
Almost 65 years since the very first archaeological excavations took place in Abu Dhabi at this same location, new excavations have begun on Umm an-Nar island (formally known as Sas Al Nakhl). The current archaeological programme also features work at locations across Abu Dhabi, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Al Ain.