3,000-Year-Old Necropolis Unearthed in Abu Dhabi

The first major Iron Age cemetery in the United Arab Emirates has been unearthed in the Al Ain region of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) recently revealed.The 3,000-year-old necropolis is believed to include more than 100 tombs filled with grave goods. Experts from DCT Abu Dhabi’s archaeology section of the historic environment department found a few small pieces of gold jewelry; shell cosmetic containers; bead necklaces; bracelets; rings; raz