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Umm Al Maa
25.8174° N, 50.9905° E
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Umm Al Maa, located in northwest Qatar, is a significant archaeological site primarily known for its ancient cemetery that likely dates back to the Bronze Age, around the 30th century BCE, as inferred from cairns and pottery. The site is characterized by a vast area with numerous burial mounds, some of which have been disturbed by natural and human activities. The cemetery is notable for its cairns, which are overlain with limestone and vary in size. Artifacts found at the site, such as Indian Red Polished Ware, suggest activity during the Sasanian period as well. The presence of wells indicates water management in the region, aligning with the site's etymology, which refers to
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Bronze Age burial site
c. 3000 BCE
Sasanian period artifacts
c. 300 CE to 700 CE
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Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
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