Archaeological works at the fortified castle of Al Baleed (Husn Al Baleed), southern Oman : preliminary results from the fieldwork and the study of the materials

The site of al-Balīd (Southern Oman), identified as the ancient Ẓafār, was a major port city in the Islamic period. Its strategic position and its history, strongly interdependent with that of neighbouring regions, gave it an important socio-economic role. The abundant ceramics and the rich and diverse archaeological materials recovered at the site prove that al-Balīd has always maintained relationships with people living inland and, at the same time, that it was intensively involved in the Indian Ocean trade. The pottery also reflects the coexistence of different traditions, various social classes, and several communities at al-Balīd.

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Archaeological works at the fortified castle of Al Baleed (Husn Al Baleed), southern Oman : preliminary results from the fieldwork and the study of the materials

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