UAE: Sharjah dig uncovers 80,000-year-old tools confirming 210,000 years of human presence in Arabia

Jul 2, 2025 - 01:30
UAE: Sharjah dig uncovers 80,000-year-old tools confirming 210,000 years of human presence in Arabia

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Archaeologists have discovered 80,000-year-old tools at Jebel Faya in Sharjah, confirming human presence from 210,000 to 80,000 years ago. The findings reveal advanced toolmaking and adaptation to shifting climates by early Homo sapiens. Sharjah is now nominating the site for UNESCO World Heritage status, recognizing its rare and vital insight into early human survival in Arabia.

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