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
About
Yoghbi is an archaeological site in north-west Qatar, notable for housing the earliest known Islamic-era settlement on the Qatar Peninsula. The site, located in a rawda and surrounded by wells and dam structures, is characterized by its low elevation and partial concealment by trees. Initial settlement at Yoghbi dates back to the Sasanian period (538-670 CE), with continued habitation into the Umayyad period (661-750 CE). This discovery is significant as it challenges prior assumptions about the settlement patterns in Qatar, highlighting the region's habitation prior to major trade developments in the broader Islamic world. The presence of water management features at Yoghbi indicates advanced adaptation to its environment, supporting sustainable living conditions in this historic village.
Archaeological Features
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Water Management Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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