Ancient Oman was a global trade hub long before the modern oil boom.
In short: Archaeologist Christopher Thornton discusses findings from a ten-year study of the Bronze Age settlement at Bat. This presentation examines how this complex society emerged, sustained itself, and eventually vanished in the arid landscape of Southeast Arabia.
Christopher Thornton, who serves as the Senior Director of Cultural Heritage for the National Geographic Society and leads the University of Pennsylvania Museum's archaeological work at Bat, offers a retrospective on a decade of investigation. While the region is currently defined by its massive oil reserves and modern architectural feats, Thornton highlights that this area previously supported sophisticated social structures in antiquity.
The site of Bat, recognized as a World Heritage location, serves as the primary case study for understanding the historical development of the region. By analyzing the rise and fall of this ancient civilization, researchers aim to uncover the mechanisms that allowed such a society to thrive within the challenging environment of the Omani deserts and mountains.
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