Excavations at ed‐Dur
Ernie Haerinck- Translated by Dr. Hamad bin Sarai and Prof. Hanan Salem Al Hashemi
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The late Dr. Ernie Haerinck is one of the most significant European archaeologists, who communicated with the Arab Gulf and carried out many archaeological excavations in the region. Most important of which was the excavation of the ed-Dur site in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, which is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arabian Gulf, dating back to the period from the first century BC to the second century AD. Dr. Haerinck has published a number of works and research on the findings of the excavation at the site, one of which is this book, in which he, along with his team, excavated in ed-Dur temple and its surroundings. The temple is also known as "The Temple of the Sun God". The temple has two doors, eastern and western doors, along with a number of altars near it intended for offering sacrifices. The author believes that this temple is surrounded by a sanctuary, in which the visitors gather, then enter the temple from its eastern door and exit from its western door. The author also believes that this temple is the most notable place of worship discovered so far in the southeast Arabia. The author included an accurate architectural description of the temple, in addition to the surrounding altars, as well as documenting a number of archaeological discoveries that were found during excavation and archaeological surveys, such as: coins, stucco decorations on the walls of the temple, some Roman bronze artifacts such as the saddles, for example, stone statues of a bird likely to be an eagle. The book contains several photos, diagrams and drawings explaining its contents.
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Professor Ernie Haerinck
He is one of the pioneering archaeologists who worked in the UAE. His excavations at many sites revolutionized the way we understand the ancient history of the UAE and the Arabian Gulf.
Born in Belgium on June 20, 1949, he graduated from the University of Ghent in 1971 with a degree in the archaeology of the Ancient Near East. As a PhD student, he studied under Professor Louis Vanden Berghe, one of the great scholars of ancient Iran. He accompanied Vanden Berghe on his excavations in Luristan and this sparked his interest in the lesser-known regions of the ancient Near East. His PhD on Parthian pottery in Iran was awarded by the University of Ghent. Haerinck attended a conference (Eastern Arabia, Mesopotamia and Southern Iran) in Lyon on the archaeology of the Gulf, which sparked his interest in southeastern Arabia.
Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority
Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority, earlier Sharjah Centre for Documentation and Research, was established by resolution no. (4) of 2010, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad AL Qassimi, member of the Supreme Council, the Ruler of Sharjah. In 2016, H.H. Ruler of Sharjah issued resolution no. (4) of 2016, on the establishment of Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority. The objectives were set to collecting and preserving documents related to the emirate, as well as the development of the documentation and archive system. Furthermore, the Authority shall oversee the management of current documents and mediate documents with concerned parties. The Authority represents the local body concerned with all matters of documents and archiving and it abides by the best international standards for preserving and maintaining documents. The Authority works to strengthen cultural and historical awareness and encourage scientific researches and intellectual creativity.
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- Publisher Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority
- Orginal LanguageArabic
- ISBN/Identifier 9789948224358
- Publication Country or regionUnited Arab Emirates
- FormatHardback
- Pages206
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleArabic
- Original Language AuthorsArabic
- Copyright Year2018
- Dimensions23x23 cm
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