New Archaeological Discoveries in Ibri Date Back to 3rd Millennium BC

The French National Centre for Scientific Research has unearthed houses dating back to the 3rd millennium BC at the archaeological site of Al Arid in Ibri, Al-Dhahirah governorate.

This step came in cooperation with the Omani Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, within the framework of completing the excavation work at the site.

The foundations of the houses discovered were built of rocks, while the walls were made of mud bricks. 

The houses discovered consisted of two rooms and several sites for lighting fire. 

Remains of seven towers and nearly 1,000 tombs dating back to the 3rd millennium BC were also among the new discoveries. 

The tombs contained remnants of skeletons, shards of pottery, and a semi-intact jar dating back to the era of Jemdet Nasr in Mesopotamia.

The team also discovered two water channels, including a 151-meter channel and another one dating back to the early Islamic era at the site.

Corinne Castel, head of the archaeological team, said the discoveries are from the Magan civilization.