Archaeological site

Jumeirah Archaeological Site

موقع جميرا الأثري

Dubai, UAE

Jumeirah Archaeological Site
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About Jumeirah Archaeological Site

The Jumeirah Archaeological Site is a site which dates back to the Abbasid period in the 10th century CE, in the district of Jumeirah in the city of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It was first excavated in 1969 by Dimitri Baramki, with different ancient items including architectural and decorative findings, ranging from a mosque, caravanserai, and residential houses to glazed pottery jars and plateware, bronze coins, glass and stone artefacts. It is owned and managed by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.

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