This exhibition reveals the findings from the Al Tikha site in Rustaq, Oman, highlighting a decade of collaboration between the University of Pisa and Sultan Qaboos University. Visitors can examine a collection of ceramics, stone vessels, and seals discovered within urban and ritual contexts. The presentation explores ancient settlement life and the transformation of the landscape over several centuries.
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This exhibition presents the results of archaeological research conducted by the University of Pisa and Sultan Qaboos University at the Al Tikha site in Rustaq, Oman. Visitors can explore artifacts from the Umm an Nar and Iron Age periods, including ceramics, stone vessels, and seals discovered in urban and ritual contexts.
The exhibition highlights a decade of archaeological collaboration between the University of Pisa and Sultan Qaboos University, focusing on the site of Al Tikha in Oman’s Al Batinah Governorate. This 70-hectare settlement, dating back to the Umm an Nar period (approximately 2700–2000 BCE), provides a unique look at ancient urban development, production facilities, and necropolises. The display features a collection of local and imported ceramics, characteristic stone vessels, and various seals, alongside evidence of Iron Age activity, such as an elliptical structure and reused tombs. Beyond the primary artifacts, the exhibition examines the transformation of the landscape over centuries, including the development of an Islamic cemetery that continues to define the area today. Curated by Chiara Tarantino, Emanuele Taccola, and Sara Pizzimenti, the exhibition is supported by multiple international academic and governmental partners. The research presented sheds light on the complex administrative and ritual lives of the people who inhabited this region between the mountains and the sea, offering a detailed perspective on prehistoric life in Oman.
The exhibition is open to the public with various guided tours and an international conference scheduled throughout the run. No prior booking is required for the guided visits or the conference mentioned in the program calendar.
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