Jebel al-Buhais

Jebel al-Buhais is a significant archaeological site located in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The site is best known for its extensive burial grounds, which document continuous human presence from the Stone Age through the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and into the Hellenistic period. Excavations have revealed well-preserved graves and material remains that provide valuable insights into early funerary practices, patterns of settlement, and human adaptation to the arid environment of southeastern Arabia. Jebel al-Buhais represents one of the most important prehistoric and protohistoric sites in the region. Jebel al-Buhais was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025 as part of Faya Palaeolandscape.

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