Dating back to the Abbasid period that is between the 9th and 11th centuries, the most popular site in Dubai is the Jumeirah Archaeological Site owned by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. It was first discovered and excavated in 1969. That excavation gave the people different ancient items like architectural materials, decorative items, pottery jars, plate ware, bronze coins etc.
A team from the Dubai Museum has excavated large houses built on the beach rock called farush and the studies now say that Jumeirah was existing during the first two three centuries of the Islamic era. This was the only complete settlement that has portrayed well maintained architecture and this is the only oldest excavated settlement from this period.
Many of the findings from the place now decorate the Dubai Museum as well.
Highlights: Archaeologists and historians from different parts of the world come here to study about the excavated items and know more about the architectural concepts prevailed during the ancient period. Hence it is considered as a special site and valued more than a tourist location. Tourists should need a special permission to visit the digs.
Location: Dubai, UAE. It is located at a distance of around 6 kms and one can reach there in 10 minutes.
Timings: The entry to the site is completely free.
