Umm Al Maa, Archaeological site in Al Khor, Qatar
The Umm Al Maa site extends from the coastline to the highway between Al Jemailiya and Al Ghuwariyah, covering a central depression of 25 square kilometers.
Danish archaeologists Geoffrey Bibby and Peter Glob discovered 50 burial cairns at Umm Al Maa in 1957, containing skeletons and pottery from the Bronze Age period.
The name Umm Al Maa translates to Mother of Water in Arabic, referring to the multiple freshwater wells that supported communities in this region.
The archaeological site lies 80 kilometers northwest of Doha and features level rocky plains with low hillocks, making navigation through the area straightforward.
Japanese researchers documented various burial complexes between 1988 and 1991, finding glass beads and bronze bowls that indicate diverse burial practices of ancient communities.
GPS coordinates: 25.81744,50.99047
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:06
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