Seih Al Harf, Archaeological site in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Seih Al Harf is an archaeological excavation site in northern Ras Al Khaimah containing multiple burial grounds and ancient settlement remains. The site spreads across a substantial area with several structures and layers showing habitation from the Bronze Age.
Researchers began systematic excavations in the late 1980s and identified the site as dating from around 2000 to 1300 BCE. This period, known as the Wadi Suq phase, represents an important development in the region's early history.
The burial grounds here reveal how ancient people conducted their ceremonies and honored their dead. Objects found in the graves show what mattered to these communities and how they dressed and adorned themselves.
Visitors need to obtain permission from local authorities before accessing the site. Sturdy footwear and sun protection are essential due to the terrain and hot climate conditions.
The remains of a woman wearing her original metal bangles were discovered at one burial, offering rare insight into personal adornment practices. This find is noteworthy because the jewelry had remained in place with the skeleton, providing direct evidence of how ornaments were worn.
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