An exhibition at Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain next month will showcase the findings of Danish archaeologists who began excavating the site more than 50 years ago.
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (Adach) and the Denmark-based Moesgard Museum will detail the excavations of ancient burial grounds, held between 1958 and 1972. The sites include Jebel Hafeet and Hili in Al Ain, and the island of Umm al Nar near the capital.
The findings provide a rare glimpse of life on the Arabian Peninsula 5,000 years ago.
Jens Vellev, one of the archaeologists, recently made headlines around the world for his work excavating the tomb of the famed Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe, to determine how he died.
Mohammed Khalaf al Mazrouei, the director general of Adach, said "shedding light" on the historical excavations was part of the country's efforts to strengthen Emirati national identity and pride.
He added that Adach was working with other authorities to study policies that would prevent any "uncalculated expansion" that could damage archeological finds or impact cultural heritage.
