Direction
Daniel Étienne (Éveha International)
How Eveha International Participates
Scientific direction
Archaeological excavations
Localisation
United Arab Emirates
Location and Mission Objectives
The abandoned village of Jazirat Al Hamra is located approximately twenty kilometers southwest of the historic center of Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost of the United Arab Emirates. Originally situated on an island within a lagoon that has since been filled in, this fishing village was founded during the 16th century. Initially a seasonal settlement, it was gradually abandoned in the 1960s.
It may have succeeded the major site of Julfar, located further north, whose date of abandonment coincides roughly with the founding of Jazirat Al Hamra. The village consists of dozens of houses, mosques, and a fort that was originally supplemented by several defensive structures documented in ancient plans.
Research History
For several years, the site has been at the heart of an ambitious rehabilitation and restoration program aimed at its enhancement and preservation. This program is accompanied by archaeological studies designed to better understand its founding date, urban evolution, and the lifestyles of its inhabitants. Several archaeological soundings (test pits) had already been conducted in various sectors of the town prior to the intervention by Éveha International.
Partners
Department of Antiquities and Museums of Ras-Al-Khaimah
Emirate of Abu Dhabi
