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  • Archaeological Site of Kush

    Archaeological Site of Kush is an archaeological site from the early Islamic era located in the Shamal village, Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The date of the earliest settlement on the site dates back to the 5th century AD during the era of the Sassanid Empire, and the site later developed during the Islamic period to become to become the main commercial and port of Julphar. The ruins include structures from the Sasanian period, a large tower from the early Islamic period, and the remains of houses dating back to the 13th century AD.
    The site is one of the elements included in the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage designation, Trading Town of Julfar.
    UNESCO Tentative List
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    Archaeological Site of Kush


    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2020

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    5th Century AD


    Sassanid Empire

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments


     

     

     

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