Omani-polish archaeological mission 2022: Excavations at QA20 and QB2 in the qumayrah micro-region

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Titre
Omani-polish archaeological mission 2022: Excavations at QA20 and QB2 in the qumayrah micro-region
Résumé
During the 6th season of investigations, the Omani-Polish expedition researched previously unexcavated sites in the micro-region of Qumayrah in the Al Hajar Mountains: QA 20, located near Ayn Bani Saydah, and QB 2, near the village of Bilt. The exploration at QB 2 uncovered a substantial Umm an-Nar settlement, offering insight into its layout and architecture, despite the challenges of removing layers of stone rubble. Additionally, the preliminary documentation of a round stone structure, likely of Umm an-Nar origin, was undertaken at QB 6. QA 20, an Iron Age II hilltop site, revealed an unexpectedly advanced organisation of space, resembling urban planning more than a rural settlement, challenging previous assumptions.
Publication
Athar: Bulletin of Archaeological Research in the Sultanate of Oman
Maison d’édition
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism
Lieu
Muscat
Date
2025
Numéro
1
Pages
7-12
Clé de citation
bielinskiOmanipolishArchaeologicalMission2025
Langue
eng
Référence
Bieliński, P., Pieńkowska, A., Szymczak, A., & Iskra, M. (2025). Omani-polish archaeological mission 2022: Excavations at QA20 and QB2 in the qumayrah micro-region. Athar: Bulletin of Archaeological Research in the Sultanate of Oman, (1), 7‑12.