Nawamis
Nawamis are circular prehistoric stone tombs located in the Sinai desert of Egypt, Yemen and Oman. The bones found in the tombs of Egypt date from 4000–3150 BCE.[1]
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Nawamis, Egypt
Nawamis are constructed from sandstone, about 2–2.5 m (6.6–8.2 ft) high and 3–6 m (9.8–19.7 ft) in diameter, and have openings facing west.[2]
Some authorities believe that the stone structures are younger than the remains found therein.[3]
Location in Egypt
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Nawamis in Sinai
There are two spots with Nawamis on the road from Dahab to Saint Catherine:
- Hdhabat Chajaj Nawamis (usually pictured), coordinates: 28.51'19.48N, 34.22'24.62E
- Al trefiya Nawamis (only ruins survive).
Nawamis in Sultanate of Oman
Nawamis tombs were found in the areas of Bat, al-khutm and al-Ayn in Sultanate of Oman
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Nawamis tomb at a museum in Oman
Nawamis tombs were found in the areas of Bat, al-Khutm and al-Ayn in Oman.
Nawamis in Yemen
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Nawamis tombs were found in the Jebel Ruwaik area in Yemen
Nawamis tombs were found in the Jebel Ruwaik area in Yemen.
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References
- "Nawamis". Allsinai.info.
- "Nawamis". GoRedSea.com. Archived from the original on 2006-06-19.
- "Nawamis, Sinai Peninsula; Egypt". The Stone.
External links
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