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
Al Madam is a site of archaeological significance located in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is known for its deserted development that includes houses and a mosque, often referred to as Madam Old Town or Ghost Town. This site is notable for its Iron Age archaeological features, especially the aflāj, an ancient water management system dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. The presence of these structures suggests a once-thriving settlement that has since been abandoned due to desertification and dune movement. The archaeological findings at Al Madam, including nearby sites like Al Thuqaibah and Jebel Buhais, offer valuable insights into the early human habitation and adaptive strategies in the arid environment of the Arabian Peninsula.
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Water Management Features
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- the United Arab Emirates
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