So from such a settlement, which later turned into sea-side town engaged in the pearl trade, there emerged a emirate built by visionary, positive and forward-thinking ethos we know today.But it's the gold ring found at Saruq Al Hadid that became the centre of attraction.The elaborately fashioned gold ring, as Sheikh Mohammed said then, was evidence that “this land connected ancient civilisations” long ago — and symbolised that “we will continue to be a hub that connects the world”.Archaeologists also believe its most important period of flourishing was as a metallurgical centre in the Iron Age II period (1100–600 BCE).A number of key finds are on public display at Dubai's Saruq Al Hadid Archaeology Museum in Al Shindagha, housed in a traditional barjeel (wind tower) building constructed in 1928 by Sheikh Juma bin Maktoum Al Maktoum.The site, a millennia-old hub for manufacturing and trade, has been linked to Dubai's present role as a global trading hub.In 2013, Dubai's winning bid for the Expo 2020 resonated with the participating nations, as it was anchored on the theme: “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” (the sub-themes being Sustainability, Mobility and Opportunity).Subsequently, a competition to create the logo for Expo 2020 was launched; it drew 19,000 participants.The ring may be a tiny little gold object, found alongside 12,000 other artefacts in an ancient settlement in Dubai that was covered by the dunes for centuries and millenia.

Over time, the slag had come up and settled on the surface of the desert. Reem Al Hashimi World's fair Expo 2015 Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Expo 2025. Many of the objects subsequently found at Saruq Al-Hadid can be found in the dedicated museum in Dubai’s historic Shindagha district. Let’s look at some of the amazing attractions and historic artefacts that await guests visiting the museum. With Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai will go a step further in inspiring the next generation to spark innovations that will underline the next 50 years of human progress. These implements present the importance that this area had in the past.It is owned and managed by Dubai Municipality Architectural Heritage Department.Saruq Al-Hadid is by far the most unusual site yet recorded within the Emirate of Dubai. Saruq al Hadid is regarded as the jewel in the crown of archaeological discoveries In Dubai. Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Last name is required. This is the same as the year AD 1 (Anno Domini), which means “In the year of the Lord.” Please enter your email address A daily brief with the biggest stories of the day Saruq Al-Hadid in the ancient world is the types of objects excavated at Saruq Al-Hadid, prove that the people at this site were in contact with the major cultural centers. Please enter a valid email address.

It shows how Dubai, and the UAE as a whole, has come full circle.The ring may be a tiny little gold object, found alongside 12,000 other artefacts in an ancient settlement but it is fascinating in its detail and symmetry. The excavations from the site and the exhibits at the museum provide detailed insights into the Iron Age in the region. The inventory even includes one dagger with a bronze handle and iron blade.In addition to finished metal objects, excavations found dozens of whole ceramic vessels, including numerous large water jars with moulded snake decorations.At least two teams of archaeologists joined the investigation of Saruq Al-Hadid, employing a meticulous excavation and a methodological process, to corroborate results of previous team’s work, and to analyze the stratigraphic sequence in order to know its chronological phases of occupation.In all, over 12,000 unique objects have been unearthed at the site. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics and metrics about our visitors both on this website and other media. © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2020. Some of the metal works from that era showcased in the museum include vessels, work tools, toys and utensils.The jewellery and precious stones exhibit have ornate objects, stones and jewellery from ancient times. By bringing the Expo to this city, Yet behind this mega-party is a colourful and fascinating past. During the conversion of the building into a museum, the original structure was carefully preserved along with new additions. The Saruq Al-Hadid Archaeology Museum is one such iconic landmark in the city, located in the historical Shindagha district. An abundance of pottery and metal artifacts were found in the area.The site was discovered in the Southern Part of the Dubai, towards the Empty Quarter. Delivered bright and early weekday mornings, this email provides a quick overview of top stories and need-to-know news