JEBEL BUHAIS AND LIFE IN NEOLITHIC AGE Flashcards
Describe the effect of climate on the lives of the people.
From 36,000 to 10,000 BCE a thick layer of sand was built at Jabal Faya. This indicates that the time was very dry. Only few people lived in UAE because of the harsh climate. By 10,000 BCE climate started changing, the area received more rainfall. Scientist believe that this was because of the Indian monsoon moved over Arabia, which brought cooler temperature and more rainfall. The increased rainfall changed Arabian landscape. Grassland expanded, people moved from one place to another on seasonal basis. People started domesticating cattles, sheep and goats which provided milk, meat and wool.the animals were kept in herds and were moved around during the year depending upon weather and other factors. Keeping animals has always been important part of life in UAE.
define neolithic age
The Neolithic Age refers to the period from 8000 BCE to 3000 BCE. Also called the New Stone Age, it marks the final stage of evolution of prehistoric humans. During this period polished stone tools were used, and domestication of animals had begun.
hiw do people make arraowheas=ds
They chipped away both the faces of the stone to make fine arrowhead and cutting tools
what can u say about the health and diet of people of jebel buhais
By studying the bones and teeth scientist have discovered information regarding the health and diet.
Heavy wearing on the teeth indicates a diet rich in meat.
There is no evidence of vitamin and calcium deficiency. Only rare indication of starvation were observed in the bones.
Life span of women was 33 and men 36, though it seems young for us today, it was normal during this period.
Cause of death of males: violent attack, for female: during childbirth.
identify how ppl lived in jebel buhais
Archaeologists found many fireplaces at Jebel Buhais dating between 5000 and 4000 BCE. In these fireplaces, researchers found bones of sheep, goats, cattle, and hunted animals, like camels. In addition, archaeologists found a large cemetery at Jebel Buhais. Remarkably, the inhabitants of Neolithic jebel Buhais had access to better food than people who lived in the area in later eras. The people buried at Jebel Buhais rarely suffered from a lack of food. They suffered violence, almost certainly because of clashes with other communities, but they were fit, tall and strong.
explain the significance of the ubaid period
TheUbaid period(5300–4000 BCE) is a prehistoricperiodof Mesopotamia.
The discovery made in the island of Marawah is a pot dating before 5000 BCE (7000 years ago) from Ubaid period in Mesopotamia showing trade was already occurring at the beginning of this period.
After 5000 BCE trade with Ubaid Mesopotamia was more common
how did ppl in uae pearl?
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Neolithic period in Arabia marked the beginning of pearling industry that defined UAE for thousands of years to come.JUSTIFY.
Excavation in UAE reveal early evidence of pearling.
At sites in Abu Dhabi, Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah there is evidence proving that people were diving for pearls and using them as jewellery over 7000 years ago.
We have very little evidence of the organization of pearling at this time but there can be little doubt that it required people to have special knowledge of where to find pearls and how to reach them.
They would collect the shells and then extract the pearl
They could use the remaining shell (Known as Mother of Pearl) was used to make decorative items like beads.
Thus Neolithic period in Arabia marked the beginning of pearling industry that defined UAE for thousands of years to come.
