Abu Dhabi was the site of a significant discovery when a set of strange circular buildings was found. Near Abu Dhabi, in the middle of Ghagha Island, northwest of the United Arab Emirates, these geological remains were discovered, which many attribute to the past of an unknown culture.
The discovery came to light in 2022, and archaeologists from the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) confirmed that they are the oldest remains of a primitive civilization never before seen in the area. These findings could help uncover more about the culture of this enigmatic country.
The mystery of Abu Dhabi’s primitive cities
National Geographic published this major discovery, in which members of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) conducted carbon-14 analysis, determining that the ruins belong to the Neolithic period. This confirms that these settlements existed before the development of trade.
Contrary to previous beliefs, the climate, soil, and environmental conditions were suitable for various populations to develop in the area. This indicates that the environment was not as hostile to these settlers as previously thought. For this reason, these circular buildings are considered a crucial gem for understanding primitive cultures in the Middle East.
What the circular buildings found in Abu Dhabi are like
The discovery of these circular buildings gave a new meaning to DCT studies. These ruins stood less than a meter high and were made exclusively of stone. Based on their research and analysis, the archaeologists leading the case believe these are the first houses built in the region. This means they could be considered the first condominium in Middle Eastern history.
“The unearthed structures are simple round rooms with walls made of stone, with about one meter of height preserved,” confirmed the Department of Culture and Tourism. They stated that these ruins are over 8,500 years old. In addition to these incredible architectural works, artifacts such as stone arrowheads were also found, along with the remains of a human cemetery dating back about 5,000 years, when the site was already in ruins.
More incredible discoveries in Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi has also been involved in incredible archaeological discoveries that contribute to knowledge about the emirate’s ancestral communities. During road renovation works in the Shaabiya neighborhood in the Kuwaitat area of Al Ain, they uncovered part of a late pre-Islamic cemetery (300 BC–300 AD).
In this study, around 20 individual tombs were discovered, along with well-preserved objects such as ceramics, bronze bowls, and other glass vessels. According to the team of archaeologists, these objects, along with the cemetery’s formation and the discovery of underground water channels, are linked to the creation of the nearby Al Ain Oasis during this period and the development of the city’s historical landscape. As part of the same studies, in the Al Khrais area, an Iron Age cemetery was discovered, containing a monumental stone tomb and at least 35 graves.
