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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.

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Awhala Fort

ByAlison Watt September 5, 2020September 28, 2023 September 28, 2023

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Wadi Al Helo Archaeological Site UNESCO nominated

Wadi Al Helo

ByAlison Watt May 15, 2020November 16, 2024 November 16, 2024

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Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival at Jazeera Al Hamra

Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival at Jazeera Al Hamra

ByAlison Watt March 9, 2020March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025

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Rams Ras al Khaimah

Explore Rams Ras Al Khaimah

ByAlison Watt March 5, 2020October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024

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Al Tawyeen Heritage Village

Al Tawyeen Heritage Village

ByAlison Watt February 28, 2020March 9, 2023 March 9, 2023

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Kalba Emirate of Sharjah Khor Kalba

Kalba

ByAlison Watt February 20, 2020March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025

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Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Bird of Prey Centre

Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Bird of Prey Centre

ByAlison Watt February 17, 2020March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025

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Khor Fakkan, Sharjah

ByAlison Watt February 11, 2020September 15, 2024 September 15, 2024

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Jazeera al Hamra

Jazeera al Hamra, the old (and allegedly haunted) village

ByAlison Watt January 23, 2020September 27, 2024 September 27, 2024

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Al Rabi Tower, Khor Fakkan

ByAlison Watt January 16, 2020September 18, 2023 September 18, 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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