‘Fantastic finds’ from Wadi Debayan excavation

A number of “fantastic finds” have been reported from the recently-completed season of archaeological excavation at Qatar’s oldest settlement Wadi Debayan, which had human occupation dating back to 7,500 years ago.

“These include a piece of 6,800-year-old Ubaid pottery from southern Mesopotamia, evidence for structural remains and bone needles,” Qatar National Historic Environment Record (QNHER) Project co-director Richard Cuttler told Gulf Times. [...]  archaeologynewsnetwork