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
Saruq Al Hadid is a significant archaeological site located in the desert of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It served as a prominent center for trade, metallurgy, and possibly religious activities from the Umm Al Nar period to the Iron Age. The site is renowned for its extensive slag fields, indicating copper and iron smelting activities. Among the 12,000 unique artifacts unearthed, a gold ring inspired the logo of Dubai's Expo 2020. The presence of bronze snakes and pottery with snake motifs suggests a possible snake cult. The site demonstrates rich trade connections with Mesopotamia, the Levant, and the Indus Valley through various imported items. This ancient hub of production and trade resonates with Dubai's modern role as a global trading center.
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