Faya Palaeolandscape

States
United Arab Emirates
Category
Cultural
Year
2025
Region
Arab States
Coordinates
25.0828055556, 55.8065833333
Last Visited
2025
UNESCO ID
1735
WH Site
1735
Faya Palaeolandscape

The Faya Palaeolandscape, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in July 2025, is a globally significant archaeological site in Sharjah, UAE, recognized as the first desert Paleolithic site on the list for its 210,000-year record of continuous human habitation. Featuring 18 archaeological layers with stone tools, it offers critical insights into early human migration, resilience, and adaptation in arid environments. Excavated over decades by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority with global partners, the site underscores the Arabian Peninsula’s role in human evolution.

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