Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Al-Nejd, located in Ash Sharqiyah, Oman, is an archaeological site with notable features indicating its historical significance. The site, characterized by a fortified village structure, garden, and proximity to a water course (wadi), showcases typical attributes of the Samad Late Iron Age period. The habitation of this site is confirmed to have occurred during the Late Iron Age, with potential occupation extending into Islamic times. The discovery of an Abiel tetradrachm coin suggests economic interactions with regions that are now part of the United Arab Emirates. The well-preserved defensive and agricultural features highlight the site's strategic and sustainable living conditions during its occupation. Al-Nejd offers valuable insights into the region's cultural and historical developments, making it a significant subject of archaeological study.
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