Mleiha Archaeological Centre

Mleiha Archaeological Centre is a modern research facility near Mleiha town that makes archaeological finds and excavation sites accessible to the public. The site spreads across the desert landscape and features exhibition halls, learning areas, and outdoor zones where visitors can explore excavation sites firsthand.

The site became notable through archaeological excavations revealing human habitation dating back roughly 130,000 years. Discoveries span from the Stone Age through the Iron Age, documenting a long human presence in this region.

The center shows how people of the Arabian Peninsula lived for thousands of years, revealing through its exhibitions a sense of daily life across different periods. Visitors can see the tools and objects used and understand how societies changed over long stretches of time.

The center lies in the desert near Mleiha and is best reached by car, with parking available on-site. Visiting works best during cooler months when heat is less demanding and time spent outdoors becomes more comfortable.

Within the center sits an integrated Umm Al Nar tomb from the Bronze Age that visitors can enter and view directly. This 4,500-year-old burial chamber reveals how the dead were laid to rest during that era.