Omani-polish archaeological mission 2022: Excavations at QA20 and QB2 in the qumayrah micro-region

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Titre

Omani-polish archaeological mission 2022: Excavations at QA20 and QB2 in the qumayrah micro-region

Créateur

Bieliński, Piotr

Pieńkowska, Agnieszka

Szymczak, Agnieszka

Iskra, Mateusz

Sujet

Archéologie -- Oman

Résumé

During the 6th season of investigations, the Omani-Polish expedition researched previously unexcavated sites in the micro-region of Qumayrah in the Al Hajar Mountains: QA 20, located near Ayn Bani Saydah, and QB 2, near the village of Bilt. The exploration at QB 2 uncovered a substantial Umm an-Nar settlement, offering insight into its layout and architecture, despite the challenges of removing layers of stone rubble. Additionally, the preliminary documentation of a round stone structure, likely of Umm an-Nar origin, was undertaken at QB 6. QA 20, an Iron Age II hilltop site, revealed an unexpectedly advanced organisation of space, resembling urban planning more than a rural settlement, challenging previous assumptions.

Est une partie de

Athar: Bulletin of Archaeological Research in the Sultanate of Oman

numéro

1

pages

7-12

Date

2025

Langue

eng