ED-DUR AND THE ARABIAN GULF Flashcards
what is ed-dur
an ancient settlement on the Arabian Gulf coast in present-day
Umm al-Quwain that became wealthy from trade across the Indian
Ocean and Arabian Gulf around starting around 100 CE
what kind of area was ed-dur
Ed-Dur was near a large lagoon that opened to the Arabian Gulf. In the past, this lagoon was open to the sea and provided a natural harbour for ships.
why did the town lay away from the sea?
Ed-Dur was another centre of trade. The main part of the town probably lay a little away from the coast, perhaps for fear of piracy.
when did ed-dur become inhabited?
when did people come to ed-dur
People lived in and around Ed-Dur for thousands of years. Beginning around 100 CE, the population began to increase. People lived in houses made from locally available stone.
what made ed-dur prosperous
The people at Ed-Dur became wealthy from trade across the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf. Ships from Yemen and India provided spices and incense unavailable in the UAE. Traders from Persia and Mesopotamia brought highly decorated pottery and metal goods.A large amount of material came from the Mediterranean. This included jars from the island of Rhodes as well as Greek and Roman pottery.
how was this trade similar to the one tht happened in the bronze age?
In some ways, this trade was similar to that which had existed during the Bronze Age. A large amount of material came from the Mediterranean. This included jars from the island of Rhodes as well as Greek and Roman pottery.
who carried out trade in ed-dur
Trade was carried out by local sailors and merchants who sailed the seas for generations.
sailors and merchants made a good profit.justify
Sailors and merchants would have made a good profit. As a result, the inhabitants of Ed-Dur had access to bronze and ceramic goods from the very heart of the Roman Empire. These included ladles, strainers, and bowls that were used for special occasions. The many coins from Ed-Durs reflect their increasing use for exchange and commerce across a vast distance. Locally minted coins were traded for coins from afar, including the Roman Empire.
what is dibba
an area in Fujeirah that was famous as a hub of international trade in the 600 CE.
how long was dibba a trade centre for?
Recent excavations by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority revealed stunning new evidence that Dibba’s importance as a trading centre stretches back at least 2,000 years. The archaeologists excavated a large tomb containing decorated ceramics from Persia and Mesopotamia and glass vessels from Rome.
what did researches learn by analysing the tombs?
The archaeologists excavated a large tomb containing decorated ceramics from Persia and Mesopotamia and glass vessels from Rome.The skeletons in this tomb provide a great deal of information on the lives and deaths of the people of Dibba. Careful analysis of the bones from Dibba indicates that very serious diseases affected some of the people buried in the tomb. Two skeletons, one from the tomb itself and one of a poorer person buried nearby, show that tuberculosis may have been present in the population. Tuberculosis is a common disease in which the lungs are infected with bacteria that causes coughing, internal bleeding, and fevers. Most people who had tuberculosis died because no treatment was available to fight the bacteria.
how does tuberculosis spread form person to person?
The disease is spread primarily from the coughing and sneezing of people living close to each other.
A trading ship would be an ideal environment for tuberculosis to spread.justify
A trading ship would be an ideal environment for tuberculosis to spread, which may explain its presence in Dibba. The busy port would likely have been home to merchants from Iraq, south Asia, Egypt, and Yemen. The merchants may have travelled to other places such as Palestine, Greece, Italy, and perhaps as far as Spain. Tuberculosis can live in the body for many years, so it could spread very quickly across the entire known world at this time. The long-distance trade that brought luxury goods to Dibba could have brought disease as well.
