Siniyah_Island

Photo shows the oldest pearling town on Siniyah Island in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates, undated. Artifacts found in this town, date as far back as the region’s pre-Islamic history in the late 6th century. Note: Photo is from the Umm al-Quwain Department of Tourism and Archeology (Umm al-Quwain Department of Tourism and Archeology/Newsflash)

23 March 2023

SHELL OF A FIND: Scientists Discover Gulf's Oldest Known Pearl Diving Town

(starts) A 1,500-year-old town unearthed by archaeologists has been declared the Persian Gulf's...