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Book SynopsisQidfaʿ 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 By disseminating the results of this important but previously unpublished excavation the book will open a window for further discussions.
Table of Contentsالملخص ;
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 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 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 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 ;
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