Tell Abraq - in pictures

  • The Tell Abraq archaeological site where ancient coins were found. All photos: Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology
    The Tell Abraq archaeological site where ancient coins were found. All photos: Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology
  • The coins are imitations of original Roman ones
    The coins are imitations of original Roman ones
  • Archaeologists at Tell Abraq also found what is thought to be a shrine and open-air altar; and a stone slab with an inscription in Aramaic
    Archaeologists at Tell Abraq also found what is thought to be a shrine and open-air altar; and a stone slab with an inscription in Aramaic
  • The position of the shrine and the nearby altar, while the dot indicates the place the coins were discovered. Photo: Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology
    The position of the shrine and the nearby altar, while the dot indicates the place the coins were discovered. Photo: Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology
  • At Tell Abraq there is evidence of occupation from the Third Millenium BC to about 200AD
    At Tell Abraq there is evidence of occupation from the Third Millenium BC to about 200AD
  • The finds are examples of the rich history of Umm Al Quwain. An ancient pearling town was found on the emirate's Al Sinniyah island in 2023
    The finds are examples of the rich history of Umm Al Quwain. An ancient pearling town was found on the emirate's Al Sinniyah island in 2023
  • A monastery was also found on Al Sinniyah island in 2022
    A monastery was also found on Al Sinniyah island in 2022