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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Samad al-Shan is an archaeological site located in the Sharqiyah province of Oman, notable for its Late Iron Age cultural assemblage. The site serves as a type-site for the non-writing Late Iron Age of Central Oman, featuring over 260 graves spanning from the Bronze Age to the Late Iron Age. These subterranean stone graves vary in complexity and size, reflecting the social hierarchy of the time, with more elaborate graves indicating higher status. The grave goods include weapons predominantly found in male graves, as well as beads and pottery. The absence of certain organic materials and the presence of distinct pottery styles suggest a transition in the material culture. This site provides insights into the socio-economic structure and cultural practices of the population in Central Oman during this period.
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