Al-Akhdhar
Oman

Al-Akhdhar

Cemetery with multiple period occupations

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Al-Akhḍar in Wadi Samad, located in the Central Oman region of Mudhaibi Wilayat Sharqiyah, is an archaeological site notable for its long history of occupation. The site, situated at an altitude of 577 meters, served as a cemetery through several significant historical periods, including the early Bronze Age during the Umm an-Nar period, the Samad Late Iron Age, and during Islamic times. This continuous use underscores its cultural and historical significance in the region. The transitions in occupation reflect broader historical changes, offering insights into the evolving cultural practices regarding burial and funerary customs over several millennia.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Umm an-Nar Occupation

c. 2200 BCE

Samad Late Iron Age Occupation

c. 300 CE

Islamic Period Occupation

c. 700 CE

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Burial and Funerary Structures

Cemeteries
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Country

Oman

Coordinates

22.84° N, 58.18° E