Oman: 3,000-year-old archaeological settlement discovered in Oman – Gulf Digital News

Oman: 3,000-year-old archaeological settlement discovered in Oman – Gulf Digital News

Archaeological survey work at the Wilayat of Qurayat has uncovered many archaeological and human settlements dating back to 3,000 years.

Dr Mohammed bin Abdulhamid al Hussain, Head of the Department of Archaeology, College of Arts and Social Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), who led the research team, said the current stage of the survey focuses on Al Mazarei village in the Wilayat of Qurayat and the surrounding areas. Archaeological evidence so far shows that human settlements in the area began at least 3,000 years ago, in the Iron Age.

The survey work that Dr Muhammad and his team are taking part in is a part of the project to survey historical and archaeological monuments at risk in Oman, funded by Sultan Qaboos University in co-operation with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.

Dr Mohammed also stated that the aim of this project is to document archaeological sites in the Governorate of Muscat and prepare a risk map for those sites. In addition to this, the survey will also propose work on how to benefit from these historical and archaeological sites in sustainable development, in line with Oman's 2040 vision.