In an article published in a press release about archaeologists Phys.orgHe said they had found the oldest pearl city in the Persian Gulf.
The ruins of the city were unearthed during the excavations of the Emir of Umm al-Quwain on the island of Sinia. The island is 50 km from Dubai.
According to experts, the city existed at the end of the 6th century.
Earlier, an ancient Christian monastery dating back 1400 years was discovered on the island. The city, located to the south of the monastery, covered an area of 12 hectares. The city is reported to have existed even before the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. Presumably its inhabitants were Christians.
The houses in the city were built with beach stone and lime mortar. Some were located in cramped quarters, and there were also large houses with courtyards that indicated social stratification. There are signs of settlement throughout the year. In the houses, archaeologists have found pearls and weights for divers.
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