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Hili Archaeological Gardens, Abu Dhabi are located in Hili Fun City, Abu Dhabi. This Archaeological Park is famous among local residents for its picturesque gardens and its historical importance. In fact, the garden and its immediate land are the location of a large number of Bronze Age and Iron Age sites, dating to 2500-400 BC.
Hili Archaeological Gardens, Abu Dhabi is one of the most investigated, because of an expedition, which began work here in the late 1970s. The garden houses of a round mud-brick tower with a few outbuildings. Such towers were built late third millennium BC
Hili Archaeological Gardens, Abu Dhabi also has evidence of slight occupation at the very beginning of the second millennium BC as well. This is a must-visit site for people who are interested in knowing the history of Dubai.
The most attractive feature of Hili Archaeological Gardens, Abu Dhabi is the Grand Garden Tomb or Tomb A. It is a circular construction 10.5 m in diameter, with three internal dividing walls, which further make four interior chambers.
The
remains of well over 200 people were recovered from
this tomb, along-with this several ceramic and soft-stone
vessels, copper tools and two etched carnelian beads,
originating in the Indus Valley, were also recovered.
Tourists on tours of Dubai must visit this beautifully Hili Archaeological Gardens, Abu Dhabi. The park also has children's playgrounds, picnic areas and a coffee shop. The Hili Archaeological Gardens, Abu Dhabi are open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to10 p.m. on Fridays. The entrance fee is Dh1 is charged.
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