Archeologia in Oman

Ancient site found in eastern Oman


The exploration team of the Ministry of Heritage and Culture has commenced documenting and exploring a new archaeological site at Bildat Al Ayoon of the Niyabat of Sinaw in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, South Al Sharqiyah Governorate. 

The initial results of exploration indicate the presence of archaeological items which date back to the third century BC and some even dating back to the Iron Age [Credit: ONA] 

The initial findings of the exploration indicate the presence of archaeological items which date back to the third century BC and some even dating back to the Iron Age. 
Sultan bin Nasser Al Bakri, director of Explorations and Archeological Studies Department at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, said that the archaeological site was discovered during preparations for construction of Sinaw/Mahut Dual Road Project. 

The site was discovered along the road which led the ministry to carry out excavation works in order to preserve a number of graves/cemeteries. The site has around 250 graves, he added. 
He said that the discovery refers to the middle of the Bronze Age of the Majan Civilisation and to the Iron Age. 
The artefacts also include pottery and jewellery. 

Source: Times of Oman [February 13, 2014]

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Talismano in cuneiforme?

Talisman inscribed with cuneiform found in Oman

The first example of cuneiform writing in Oman was found during archaeological excavations being carried out by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture of Oman in Dibba, Musandam.

Drawing of the inscribed talisman, inscribed with the letters “di, jo, la”
 found in Dibba [Credit: Times Of Oman]

A necklace or a talisman with the design of an eye was found during the excavations, which the Ministry of Heritage and Culture  is carrying out in association with the University of Bologna, Italy. The letters "di, jo, la" are written on it.

It is the name of the deity of healing and cure of the Mesopotamian period. It seemed that the people were wearing this necklace to prevent some illness, archaeologists said. It was believed in the second millennium BC that the Babylonian deity 'La Jolla' cured diseases.

Sultan Bin Saif Al Bakri, director of the excavations and archaeological studies at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, said that the findings from this archaeological site were one of the most important recent archaeological discoveries in the Sultanate of Oman.

"This archaeological item, which the team has found, indicates the richness and civilisational depth of Oman during the bronze and iron age. It tells us about Oman's relations with the civilisations of the Mesopotamian period." he added.

Source: Times Of Oman [November 14, 2013]