Ceramic Jar, Dibba Al Hisn, Sharjah

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Glazed ceramic jar from the Roman-Parthian period excavated in a communal tomb at Dibba Al Hisn, Sharjah, is part of a significant collection retrieved by archaeologists. This artifact showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region and is now on display as part of an exhibit in Madrid, Spain. The specimen bears the catalogue number DIB9. According to Sabah A. Jasim's research in 2006, commercial routes and trade centers flourished in the Arabian Gulf following the Hellenistic period. Excavations at Dibba uncovered evidence of these ancient networks, shedding light on the historical significance of this area. J. Mª Córdoba's work published in 2016 highlights the era preceding Islam, specifically focusing on the maritime and terrestrial connections between Mleiha and other regions. This research is part of a larger collection featured at the Museo Arqueológico Nacional, where it was exhibited from April 18 to May 29, 2016, under the curatorship of J. Mª Córdoba Zoilo and co-curated by C. del Cerro Linares, Mª C. Pérez Díe, and E. Pons Mellado.