Excavations in the Umm Al Quwain region of the United Arab Emirates have revealed 6th-century ruins that could correspond to the ancient city of Tu’am. Located on Al Sinniyah Island, the island forms part of a group of small islands on the western side of the Khor Al Bidiyah peninsula. Previous research on the island revealed a pearling village and monastery, which have been the focus of the latest excavations. The Dilmun Civilization: An Important Location for Ancient Mythology and Trade 3,500-Year-Old Gemstones from Kuwait Shed Light on One of the Oldest Civilizations in the Middle East Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAfricaRead Later