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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers

Archaeological sites in the UAE range from Bronze Age tombs to stone age cave dwellings, Portuguese forts to petroglyphs.

Visit some of the many sites and learn more about the history at the Museum of Archaeology, Mleiha Archeological centre and other museums.

al dhaid fort

Al Dhaid Fort, Sharjah Central Region

ByAlison Watt March 14, 2022August 14, 2024 August 14, 2024

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places to visit in Al Ain

Top places to Visit in Al Ain

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Bithna Fort and hiking trail

Bithna Fort, Nature Trail and Hiking

ByAlison Watt January 14, 2022September 30, 2023 September 30, 2023

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National Museum of Ras al Khaimah

National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah

ByAlison Watt October 16, 2021March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025

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Umm al Quwaun Fort UAE

Umm al Quwain Museum and Fort

ByAlison Watt May 30, 2021January 6, 2024 January 6, 2024

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Mleiha Archeoligical Centre

Mleiha

ByAlison Watt May 28, 2021October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024

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Bidya Hiking Trail

Bidya Hiking Trail (Fujairah Adventures)

ByAlison Watt May 27, 2021October 1, 2023 October 1, 2023

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heart of sharjah

Explore the Heart of Sharjah

ByAlison Watt May 27, 2021October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024

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Sharjah Central Region

Sharjah Central Region

ByAlison Watt May 20, 2021August 29, 2024 August 29, 2024

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Falaj al Mualla Fort

Falaj Al Mualla Fort

ByAlison Watt October 30, 2020March 9, 2023 March 9, 2023

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  • Location
    • Sharjah City and Al Hamriyah
    • Ras Al Khaimah
    • Al Ain and Abu Dhabi
    • Dubai
    • Fujairah
    • Kalba
    • Ajman, Masfoot and Manama
    • Khor Fakkan
    • Sharjah Central Region
    • Umm al Quwain
    • East Coast
    • Oman
  • Outdoors
    • Adventure and Activities
    • Beach
    • Hiking
    • Lakes, canals, boats
    • Mountains
    • Nature
    • See all outdoors
  • Culture/Learning
    • Art
    • Architecture
    • Museums and Learning Centres
    • Nature Reserves
  • Heritage/history
    • Archaeology, Forts and Watchtowers
    • Emirati Culture
    • Heritage Areas
    • Souqs & Markets
    • Museums
    • See all heritage and history
  • Misc
    • Travel resources
    • Places to stay
    • The Ultimate Guide to the Emirate of Sharjah (Book)
    • Web links for the Ultimate Guide to Sharjah
    • Guide to Sharjah complementary page
    • Exploring Sharjah – fascinating tours and itineraries 2023
    • School break activities
    • Glimpses Map
    • 50 Places to Visit in the UAE
    • Food
    • Memories
    • See all Miscellaneous
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