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AL DUR - Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
One of the major tourist spot and settling along the coast near Umm Al Quwain is called Al Dur. Lot of artifacts was discovered in this area such as tombs, stone houses, large storage jars, and glassware from Egypt and Syria. Also, lot of foreign coins and hundreds of locally minted coins bearing the name of Abi'el.Some of these things are now displayed at Umm Al Quwain Museum. Tombs that were found here contained the remains of not only one person but a family. From there, they found drinking sets, Roman glass, weaponry, pottery, jewelry and ivory. Some of the most commonly found earthen wares in Al Dur are the orange ones with black painted decorations.
There are two monuments at Al Dur. The small square fort features round corner towers and a small square temple. It was dedicated to the Semitic solar deity Shams.
FALAJ AL MU'ALA - Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
It is a natural sanctuary and important agricultural area. This Oasis town lies in Al Batha Valley and connected with Umm Al Quwain City by scenic road running for much of its length alongside Wadi Al Batha.
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THE AQUARIUM - Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
It is a part of Marine Research Centre, which is located in UAQ city in the old town area besided the UAQ freezone and port. It displays a vast collection of sea creatures found along the local coast, including rays, snakes and corals. Barracuda Beach Resort arranges site visits for touring groups.
AL SINIYYAH ISLAND - Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
It is a natural and largest island located across the creek from the UAQ city. This island is a bird's sanctuary for the large numbers and varieties of birds like the flocks of flamingos that can be seen regularly here. Pink legged flamingoes are the amazing sights in the islands. This beautiful island also has a huge area of mangroves, extremely delicate and an important ecosystem.
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