Archeological material of the Ministry’s internet site

Al-Wattiyah Site:

A German mission has in cooperation with the Ministry conducted exploratory works at Al-Wattiyah site in 1986. These works have resulted in finding the oldest settlement of the Iron Age man to the east of the Arab Peninsula. This settlement dated back to 10000 years.

Some archeological remains dating to various periods ranging between the Iron and Bronze ages were found at the site.

Those archeological remains included stone tools, remains of animal skeletons, pieces of hand made pottery which has carried the features of the pre-Bronze age pottery, as well as scrapers, sharp tools and stoves whose age was estimated at 9615 years. These stoves are the oldest proof for the existence of man in the area.

Some drawings on top of AL-Wattiyah hills rocks were also found. These drawings reflected the hunting methods and ways used in resisting predators.