Findings from Hili archaeological site in Al Ain - in pictures

Researchers tested samples from ceramics discovered at the Hili 8 site in Al Ain and found traces of animal fat and plants on the objects. Photo: S. Cleuziou and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi
Researchers tested samples from ceramics discovered at the Hili 8 site in Al Ain and found traces of animal fat and plants on the objects. Photo: S. Cleuziou and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi
A pot found at the Hili archaeological site. Photo: S. Mery and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi
A pot found at the Hili archaeological site. Photo: S. Mery and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi
Experts say dairy products may have been part of the diet of the people who lived at Hili 8, part of the Hili complex of archaeological sites in Al Ain. Photo: S. Cleuziou and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi
Experts say dairy products may have been part of the diet of the people who lived at Hili 8, part of the Hili complex of archaeological sites in Al Ain. Photo: S. Cleuziou and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi
The artefacts found offer a glimpse into Al Ain's Bronze Age and Iron Age past. Photo: S. Mery and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi
The artefacts found offer a glimpse into Al Ain's Bronze Age and Iron Age past. Photo: S. Mery and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi