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Archaeological Site of Kush
Archaeological Site of Kush
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.
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Country: UAE
District: Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 5th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Sassanid Empire
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Trading Town of Julfar
Date of Submission: 2020
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