Archaeological excavations in the Al-Aynayn area of Ibra district in Al-Dhahirah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, have uncovered ancient tombs containing skeletal remains, pottery, and metal tools, most dating back to the third millennium BC. These discoveries shed light on the cultural links between the Sultanate of Oman and Mesopotamia, through archaeological evidence related to the Jemdet Nasr civilization, which flourished in the late fourth and early third millennia BC.
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The excavations, carried out by the Heritage and Tourism Administration of Al-Dhahirah Governorate, showed that the archaeological site is located within a residential plan in the Al-Aynayn area. The Oman News Agency quoted Walid bin Hamad Al-Ghafri, Director of the Heritage and Tourism Administration, stating that the excavations are part of a rescue excavation aimed at documenting archaeological evidence, protecting it, and preserving the findings from potential damage caused by urban expansion in the area.
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The discoveries included copper and bronze tools, including arrowheads, axes, and daggers, along with quantities of beads, as well as pottery and skeletal remains found inside burial chambers. These elements provide data for studying funerary practices and lifestyles in the region during that period, indicating the site's importance in studying Oman's ancient history and its cultural relations with neighboring areas.
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Excavation, documentation, and analysis of the archaeological finds continue to complete the identification of the site's characteristics and historical significance. Studying these discoveries is expected to contribute to expanding knowledge about cultural exchange between Oman and Mesopotamia, and understanding the nature of communication between civilization centers in the region during the third millennium BC, thereby enhancing the scientific understanding of the shared history of the region.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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