The Omani-Italian Archaeological Expedition at Al Tikha is a joint project initiated in 2022 through a collaboration between Sultan Qaboos University and the University of Pisa, under the supervision of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman (MHT). The mission aims to investigate the archaeological site of Al Tikha, first identified during the survey in the Rustaq region led by Derek Kennet (2013-2018), and strategically positioned on the Batinah plain, near the modern city of Al-Rustaq, approximately 42 km southwest of the coast. The 2024 excavation season concentrated on four distinct areas: Building S1 – within the settlement, the copper-processing area (Mound C – S66), and two Umm an Nar towers (Mound E – S38 and Mound F – S42).
Omani-Italian Archaeological Expedition at Al-Tikha (2024 season)
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2026-01-01
Abstract
The Omani-Italian Archaeological Expedition at Al Tikha is a joint project initiated in 2022 through a collaboration between Sultan Qaboos University and the University of Pisa, under the supervision of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman (MHT). The mission aims to investigate the archaeological site of Al Tikha, first identified during the survey in the Rustaq region led by Derek Kennet (2013-2018), and strategically positioned on the Batinah plain, near the modern city of Al-Rustaq, approximately 42 km southwest of the coast. The 2024 excavation season concentrated on four distinct areas: Building S1 – within the settlement, the copper-processing area (Mound C – S66), and two Umm an Nar towers (Mound E – S38 and Mound F – S42).I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
