Settlement and Cemetery of Umm an-Nar Island
Settlement and Cemetery of Umm an-Nar Island is part of the Tentative list of United Arab Emirates in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Settlement and Cemetery of Umm an-Nar Island comprises archaeological sites from between 2600 and 2000 BC. Its tombs developed into sophisticated multi-chamber burials. The ancient port on the island was known for the copper trade.
Map of Settlement and Cemetery of Umm an-Nar Island
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Settlement and Cemetery of Umm an-Nar Island
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Added
- 2012
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Archaeological site - Near Eastern
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2012 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Settlement and Cemetery of Umm an-Nar Island