Umm an-Nar Culture

The Umm an-Nar Culture, is the name given to a bronze age culture that existed from 2600-2000 BC in modern day United Arab Emirates and Northern Oman. The etymology derives from the island of the same name which lies adjacent to Abu Dhabi. [ [http://www.uaeinteract.com/history/e_walk/con_4/con4_17.asp UAE History: 20,000 - 2,000 years ago - UAEinteract ] ] One element of the Umm an-Nar culture is circular tombs typically characterized by well fitted stones in the outer wall and multiple human remains within. [ [http://www.rakmuseum.gov.ae/archaeo.html#uan The Archaeology of Ras al-Khaimah ] ]

Umm an-Nar is preceded by the Hafit culture and followed by the Wadi Suq culture. [ [http://www.rakmuseum.gov.ae/archaeo.html#intro The Archaeology of Ras al-Khaimah ] ]

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