Italian archaeological mission of the university of naples l’orientale in dhofar, oman (2022-2023): Archaeological research at al baleed
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- Titre
- Italian archaeological mission of the university of naples l’orientale in dhofar, oman (2022-2023): Archaeological research at al baleed
- Sujet
- Archéologie -- Oman
- Résumé
- The Italian archaeological mission of L’Orientale in the Dhofar region was established several years ago and has carried out some short surveys and two excavation campaigns (December 2021-January 2022 and December 2022-January 2023). The main objective of the mission is to continue research at the archaeological site of Al Baleed (ancient Ẓafār) –located in the Salalah area, which has been the subject of numerous archaeological investigation since the middle of the last century. The site covers more than 1.5 km × 800 m, but a large part still remains unexplored, and questions concerning its foundation, stratigraphic sequences and the materials that have been brought to light still require in-depth investigation. In order to gain a deeper knowledge of the occupation of the area in the medieval Islamic period, it is considered equally necessary to undertake research and study of the numerous burial spaces in the Salalah area. Within this context, the mission began a survey aimed at documenting the large cemeteries located in the western part of the site of Al Baleed (outside the boundary wall) and at Al Robat, two areas which, on preliminary investigation, appear to preserve the oldest funerary evidence.
- Est une partie de
- Athar: Bulletin of Archaeological Research in the Sultanate of Oman
- numéro
- 1
- pages
- 81-86
- Date
- 2025
- Langue
- eng
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