Fulayj: a Late Sasanian fort on the Arabian coast

Archaeological evidence for a Sasanian presence in the ‘Uman region of Eastern Arabia is sparse. Recent excavations at the site of Fulayj in Oman have, however, revealed it to be a Late Sasanian fort, the only securely dated example in Arabia, or indeed on the western shores of the Indian Ocean more...

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Published in:Antiquity 2018-06, Vol.92 (363), p.724-741
Main Authors: al-Jahwari, Nasser Said, Kennet, Derek, Priestman, Seth, Sauer, Eberhard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
7th century
Agricultural production
Analysis
Anthropological research
Archaeological evidence
Archaeology
Architecture
Ceramics
Coasts
Excavation
Historic artifacts
Islam
Kilns
Middle Eastern history
Military bases
Military construction
Military structures
Prehistoric archaeology
Sassanian Empire, 224-651
Stone
Tombs
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Summary:Archaeological evidence for a Sasanian presence in the ‘Uman region of Eastern Arabia is sparse. Recent excavations at the site of Fulayj in Oman have, however, revealed it to be a Late Sasanian fort, the only securely dated example in Arabia, or indeed on the western shores of the Indian Ocean more generally. AMS dating supports the ceramic chronology proposed for the site, demonstrating occupation until the Islamisation of South-eastern Arabia in the early seventh century AD, and also briefly into the very Early Islamic period. Fulayj fort provides new insights into Sasanian military activities during this crucial period of Arabian history.
ISSN:0003-598X
1745-1744
DOI:10.15184/aqy.2018.64