Ras al-Jinz

Important archaeological discoveries have also been made at this site, demonstrating connections to the Indus Valley in ancient times.

At Ras al-Jinz, since 1985, a Bronze Age (approximately 2200 to 1900 BC) harbour site has been excavated by a Franco-Italian team.

There is evidence of processing of shellfish, turtle shell, flint, and the cosmetics, which was extracted from magnesium ore.[5] Among the finds, about 20% of the ceramics came from the Indus Valley culture.

Thus, during the 3d millennium BCE, Oman[7] must have been part of a great trading systems linked with the Indian Ocean.

[8] The discovery of impressed bitumen fragments and slabs at the site provides information on procedures for reed and wooden boat construction.