Muscat, Oct. 29 (SANA) Archaeological excavations in Oman’s Al-Aynayn area have uncovered ancient burial sites containing skeletal remains, pottery vessels and metal artifacts, most dating to the third millennium BC, shedding light on historical and cultural connections between Oman and Mesopotamia.
The Oman News Agency (ONA) reported on Tuesday that excavations conducted by the Department of Heritage and Tourism in Al Dhahirah Governorate revealed archaeological evidence associated with the Jemdet Nasr culture of Mesopotamia, which flourished in the late fourth and early third millennia BC.
The archaeological site is located within a residential development area in Al-Aynayn, in the Wilayat of Ibri. Walid bin Hamad Al Ghafri, director of the Department of Heritage and Tourism in Al Dhahirah Governorate, told ONA that the excavations are part of a rescue archaeology project aimed at documenting and protecting archaeological remains from potential damage caused by urban expansion.
The discoveries include copper and bronze artifacts, including arrowheads, axes and daggers, as well as numerous beads, pottery vessels and skeletal remains found inside burial chambers.
The finds offer evidence for studying burial practices and patterns of daily life in the region during that period.
Preliminary findings highlight the site’s importance for understanding Oman’s ancient history and its cultural connections with neighboring regions. Excavation, documentation and artifact analysis are continuing to establish the site’s characteristics and historical significance.
Further examination of the discoveries is expected to expand understanding of cultural exchange between Oman and Mesopotamia and provide insight into interactions among ancient centers of civilization in the region during the third millennium BC.
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