- Archaeological Site of Kush
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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.Elevation: 11 m
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UNESCO Tentative List
Date of Submission
2020
5th Century AD
Sassanid Empire
Islamic
Islamic Monuments
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