University of Copenhagen excavations in Qatar named World Heritage Site

(University of Copenhagen) In 2009, University of Copenhagen archaeologists signed a contract with the Qatar Museums Authority to excavate the seaport Al Zubarah, which has been hidden under desert sand in northwestern Qatar for hundreds of years. As the only well-preserved 18th century city in this part of the world, it is of exceptional cultural importance, and on June 22nd UNESCO inscribed Al Zubarah on its World Heritage List.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news