Hili Archaeological Park, Archaeological site in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Hili Archaeological Park is an excavated area spread across the desert containing Bronze Age settlements, burial sites, and structures from different periods. Multiple sections reveal various aspects of ancient life, from where people lived to where they buried their dead.
The site dates to the third millennium BCE and contains remains of the Umm al-Nar culture, marked by distinctive circular burial structures. This early period shows the beginning of organized settlement and burial practices in the region.
The objects found here reveal how people actually lived in ancient times: pottery, tools, and everyday items show what mattered to them and how they spent their days. Walking through the site helps you understand the practical side of their existence.
The site has walking paths, informational displays, and a visitor center to help you understand what you are seeing. Visit during cooler months, as the open desert area can be extremely hot during summer.
Fingerprints of ancient craftsmen were found pressed into construction materials of a wall at the site. These 3000-year-old marks create a rare direct connection to the hands of people who worked here thousands of years ago.
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