Al-Thuqaibah - Basin 51

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Al-Thuqaibah, a settlement spanning 1000 to 600 BCE, thrives as an Iron Age II site. Situated south of Dhaid at the southern end of Al Madam oasis in central Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, it has been thoroughly investigated by archaeological teams from Sharjah, France, and Spain over the last three decades. Excavations have revealed mud-brick houses, lush gardens, and significant evidence of mud-brick manufacture. Hundreds of preserved footprints remain intact at the bottom of small basins, a testament to daily life in ancient times. The Global Digital Heritage (GDH) initiative has undertaken high-resolution scanning and photogrammetry to meticulously document the basins and their preserved features. One such basin, number 51, has been processed using Reality Capture from 488 images, providing invaluable insights into this remarkable archaeological site.