Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Site (550-2600 B.C.)

Discovered by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2002. Saruq Al Hadid is considered one of the richest archaeological sites in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula and is believed to have been one of the main centers of metal smelting during the Iron Age. The excavations at the site, revealed many artifacts, including bronze, pottery and stone vessels, various weapons such as daggers, swords, axes, bronze and iron arrows, as well as gold jewelry, bronze ornaments, beads, seals and metal models of snakes.