Abu Dhabi: the earliest sketch

The chance discovery of a faint pencil sketch from 145 years ago has provided the earliest portrait of Abu Dhabi Island. The presence of a watchtower that has since vanished brings new insights into the Baniyas tribe, and their reasons for settling there.

The chance discovery of a faint pencil sketch from 145 years ago has provided the earliest portrait of Abu Dhabi Island. The presence of a watchtower that has since vanished brings new insights into the Baniyas tribe, and their reasons for settling there.

Updated: August 31, 2014, 12:00 AM