Iron age cemetery discovered in Al Ain. - in pictures
The discovery of an Iron age cemetery in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, will transform understanding of the UAE, its history and people, archaeologists say. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Saif Albusaeedi, Emirati assistant archaeologist at the Department of Culture and Tourism, said finds at the site in Al Ain struck chords with modern Emiratis
Discoveries at the Iron Age cemetery in Al Ain prompted questions about trade between what is now the UAE and Oman
Research at the site is providing answers about ancient Al Ain's history and posing more questions
Tatiana Valente, archaeologist with DCT, says the Al Ain discoveries rank among the highest achievements of her career so far
Excavation of the Iron Age cemetery in Al Ain was not a simple matter of digging down
Iron age cemetery discovered in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Laboratory analysis of burials will tell investigators more about the age, gender, and health of the people there, while DNA might shed light on families and migration movements
Osteoarchaeologist Mikaila Walker at work in Al Ain
A small copper cup bearing a bird motif was found at Al Ain, helping to shine light on crafts such as metalworking thousands of years ago
Gold nose ring from the Iron Age cemetery dig in Al Ain
Gold bead from the Iron Age cemetery dig in Al Ain
