Archaeologists in Oman have uncovered a massive Iron Age settlement in the foothills of the Hajar Mountains. The site includes extensive dry-stone fortification walls, residential quarters, and a complex water management system that predates the famous aflaj irrigation technique.
This discovery highlights the strategic importance of the region in ancient copper trade routes. The presence of specialized workshops suggests that the settlement was a regional hub for metalworking and agricultural innovation over 2,500 years ago.