Centuries-old dirhams, swords found in Sharjah

  SHARJAH – Centuries-old dirhams and swords dating back to the second century BC have been discovered in Sharjah, according to the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA). Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, checked the archaeological discoveries on Tuesday (September 21). Dr. Sabah Aboud Jasim, SAA Director-General, said the new discoveries were discovered during surveys and excavations in the central region of Sharjah and dates back to the first Abbasid Caliphate (750-833 AD). The new discoveries are evidence of the early Abbasid presence in the region, where a white glazed pottery jar with some green spots was found. Inside it was a treasure of Abbasid dirhams, dating back to the tenth century AD. SHARJAH ARCHAEOLOGY AUTHORITY The discovered coins represent a large geographical framework according to the role of its minting, being extending from Africa in the west to the Transoxiana region in the east. The discovered coins are dirhams from the eras of the Caliph Abu Ja'far Al-Mansur, Muhammad Al-Mahdi, Harun Al-Rashid, Muhammad Al-Amin and Abdullah Al-Ma'mun, and dirhams of madam Zubaidah, as well as penny from the era of Caliph Al-Mahdi. During his tour, the Ruler of Sharjah was briefed on the iron swords discovered in the archaeological site of Mleiha, dating back to the third - second century BC, which total 32 swords of various shapes. SHARJAH ARCHAEOLOGY AUTHORITY Dr. Sheikh Sultan was also shown an iron key dating back to the Roman period, which is considered one of the important artifacts of the SAA. SHARJAH ARCHAEOLOGY AUTHORITY
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