Bahra 1, Archaeological site in Subiya region, Kuwait.
The Bahra 1 settlement extends across 180 meters in length and 50 meters in width, featuring stone wall foundations along a rocky hill base.
Dating back to 5500-4900 BC during the Ubaid period, Bahra 1 represents the oldest permanent settlement discovered south of Mesopotamia in the Persian Gulf region.
The excavation site contains both local Coarse Red Ware pottery and imported Mesopotamian vessels, indicating substantial trade connections between these ancient communities.
The Kuwaiti-Polish Archaeological Mission continues research at the site, employing specialists in archaeozoology, paleomalacology, geology, and conservation for detailed analysis.
Researchers discovered a workshop for manufacturing tubular beads from Conomurex persicus shells, along with the oldest copper fragment found on the Arabian Peninsula.
GPS coordinates: 29.63585,47.95612
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:15
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