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  • Al Nudood & Al Mataf Archaeological Areas

  • Al Nudood & Al Mataf Archaeological Areas

    Al Nudood & Al Mataf Archaeological Areas are archaeological areas located in the city of Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. The sites date back to the Islamic era, and they were the main port of Julphar between the 13th and 16th centuries AD. The remains include some demolished houses, in addition to the remains of a fort and a mosque.
    The site is one of the elements included in the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage designation, Trading Town of Julfar.
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    Al Nudood & Al Mataf Archaeological Areas

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2020

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    UAE

    Ras al-Khaimah

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    13th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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