Qidfa‘ 1: Excavation of a Late Prehistoric Tomb, Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
By (author) Walid Yasin Al Tikriti
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(November 2022)
ISBN: 9781803273266
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This volume presents results from the rescue excavations of the Qidfa’ 1 site, a multi-period tomb (Wadi Suq-Late Bronze /Early Iron Age). The richness of the discoveries demonstrates the wealth and significance of the culture of the 2nd millennium BC in southeast Arabia.
Qidfa’ 1: Excavation of a Late Prehistoric Tomb, Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates presents results from the rescue excavations of the Qidfa’ 1 site, a multi-period tomb (Wadi Suq-Late Bronze /Early Iron Age). The architecture of the two-storey structure and the material culture found in the U-shaped tomb are presented to establish a chronology for the site, and its importance for archaeology in the Fujairah Emirate is discussed. The data obtained and the diversity of the materials discovered contribute to a better understanding of the changes that took place in south-east Arabia during the 2nd millennium BC. The principle aim of the report is therefore to discuss the funeral architecture and present the finds, especially those which came from the intact upper chambers, such as pottery vessels, stone vessels and copper/bronze vessels, in addition to other artefacts such as daggers, axes, adzes, bangles, anklets, arrowheads and other personal items. The richness of the discoveries demonstrates the wealth and significance of the culture of the 2nd millennium BC in southeast Arabia. By disseminating the results of this important but previously unpublished excavation the book will open a window for further discussions.
Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction The Area Setting History of Investigations in Fujairah Emirate Before Qidfa' 1 Excavation at Qidfa' 1: The First Season The Tomb Architecture The Northern Burial Chamber Upper Tier The Southern Burial Chamber Upper Tier The Second Season The Tomb Entrance The Lower Burial Tier of Both Chambers The Finds Pottery Vessels from the Upper Burial Tier Pottery from the Lower Burial Tier Stone Vessels from the Upper Burial Tier Truncated Conical Vessels in Stone Rectangular Vessels in Stone Beakers in Stone Open-Mouthed Bowls in Stone Stone Lids Stone Vessels and Lids from the Lower Burial Tier Copper-based Vessels Ostrich Egg Shell Metallic Miscellanea Seal excavated from tomb Qidfa' 1, Fujairah, UAE The Impact of Qidfa' 1 Excavations on the Archaeology of Fujairah Conclusion and discussion The Dental Remains 1. Description of the remains 2. Number of Individuals 3. Age at Death 4. Sex 5. Pathology 6. Archaeological Background Plates Appendix 1: Pottery vessels Appendix 2: Stone vessels Appendix 3: Copper-bronze vessels Appendix 4: Miscellaneous Bibliography, الملخص ;
Preface and Acknowledgments ;
Introduction ;
The Area Setting ;
History of Investigations in Fujairah Emirate Before Qidfaʿ 1 ;
Excavation at Qidfaʿ 1: The First Season ;
The Tomb ArchitectureThe Northern Burial Chamber Upper TierThe Southern Burial Chamber Upper Tier The Second Season ;
The Tomb EntranceThe Lower Burial Tier of Both Chambers The Finds ;
Pottery Vessels from the Upper Burial TierPottery from the Lower Burial TierStone Vessels from the Upper Burial TierTruncated Conical Vessels in StoneRectangular Vessels in StoneBeakers in StoneOpen-Mouthed Bowls in StoneStone LidsStone Vessels and Lids from the Lower Burial TierCopper-based VesselsOstrich Egg ShellMetallic Miscellanea Seal excavated from tomb Qidfaʿ 1, Fujairah, UAE ;
The Impact of Qidfaʿ 1 Excavations on the Archaeology of Fujairah ;
Conclusion and discussion ;
The Dental Remains ;
1. Description of the remains2. Number of Individuals3. Age at Death4. Sex5. Pathology6. Archaeological Background Plates ;
Appendix 1: Pottery vessels ;
Appendix 2: Stone vessels ;
Appendix 3: Copper-bronze vessels ;
Appendix 4: Miscellaneous ;
Bibliography
Walid Yasin Al Tikriti (Ph.D. University of Cambridge, Trinity College 1982), a former head of the Archaeology Section at the Abu Dhabi Authority of Culture and Heritage, and a lecturer at the United Arab Emirates University, led and supervised a number of excavations at Bronze and Iron Age sites in the United Arab Emirates. He is author of several papers on the archaeology of the United Arab Emirates and on water heritage including a book on the falaj irrigation system (English and Arabic).
- By (author) Walid Yasin Al Tikriti
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