The Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Department has released “The Archaeology and History of Fujairah” book, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.

The second in the series of books on the Natural History of Fujairah initiated by the Fujairah Environment Authority, The Archaeology and History of Fujairah, authored by Dr. Michele Ziolkowski, is a beacon of knowledge. It follows the chronology of the Emirate from the Palaeolithic to the mid-twentieth century, providing a comprehensive examination of Fujairah’s varied archaeology.

This book, rich with photographs, drawings, and maps, illuminates how the ancient population lived and flourished by working with the local environment. It covers topics ranging from stone tools to burial cairns, fortifications to villages, and rock art, offering a wealth of information to students, archaeologists, or anyone interested in the history of Fujairah.

This book is the result of extensive environmental research projects and archaeological and historical research initiatives spearheaded by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed as part of the Emirate’s profoundly ambitious vision. It also reflects his unwavering dedication and commitment to this series and the broader environmental initiatives of the Government of Fujairah.

One of the book’s main highlights is its feature of never-published new archaeological information, such as the details of the Paleolithic site at Jebel Kaf Addor.

Peer-reviewed by academics, the book is divided into 12 chapters which discuss the Emirates’ rich archaeological heritage.