Al Ashoush Archaeological Site (3rd Millennium BC)

The site was discovered in 2002 and dates back to the late third millennium BC and is considered one of the first evidence of the spread of population settlements in desert areas far from the shore of the Arabian Gulf. Many hearths and large quantities of animal bones were found during the excavations at the site. Also, different kinds of artifacts were discovered including stone and pottery, in addition to other artifacts dating back to the Neolithic period, including arrowheads, cores and blades made of flint stone.