Al Khor Islands, Archaeological site in Al Khor, Qatar.
Located on the northeast coast of Qatar, Al Khor Island spans 1.67 square kilometers and connects to mainland through streams and mangroves.
French archaeologists first excavated the site in 1976, revealing four main occupation periods from 2000 BC to 1900 AD with significant Kassite presence.
The island contains evidence of ancient trade networks through discovered pottery fragments linking it to the Dilmun civilization and neighboring regions.
The archaeological site requires advance arrangements for visits and lies 50 kilometers north of Doha, accessible via the coastal road system.
During the Kassite period from 1400 to 1100 BC, the island operated a purple dye industry using Murex snails for color production.
GPS coordinates: 25.69280,51.54890
Latest update: May 19, 2025 19:06
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