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Recently revealed in the United Arab Emirates and shed light The history of Christianity During the early Islamic period.
The discoveries made on Ir Baniyas Island in the Persian Gulf were announced in August by the Cultural and Tourism Bureau of Abu Dhabi.
The island contains a variety Luxury Resort Wildlife Refuge. Although far away, Banyas Island Isle Is is still accessible by water taxi or private planes.
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Authorities said the discovery was released as part of the first excavation on the island in 30 years. The cross was linked to a local Christian monastery built between the 7th and 8th centuries.
Officials described the artifact as “shaped with plaster plaque, an object believed to have been used by monks. Spiritual thought. ”
Abu Dhabi archaeologists discovered a rare Christian cross on Banyas Island Isle, dating back to the 7th or 8th centuries. (istock; Abu Dhabi Culture and Tourism Bureau)
Photos of the discovery show that the plaque was crushed over time before archaeologists could reconstruct it.
The monastery was part of a large complex that included a church and a place where “the senior monks retreated during periods of contemplation and ascetic isolation.”
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“The style of the cross shows similarities between the discoveries of Iraq and Kuwait, and is linked to Eastern churches, which originate in ancient Iraq,” the statement added.
Christianity spread across the Arab Peninsula between 300 and 500 AD after the conquest of the Arabians, where Christians and Muslims coexisted in modern times. Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi officials said that Banyas Island Sir offers both natural beauty and historic Christian heritage to tourists. (istock)
Officials say the monastery was “peacefully abandoned” before 800 AD.
Mohamed Khalifa al Mubarak, chairman of the Cultural and Tourism Division, called the finding “a strong testimony of the profound and enduring values of coexistence and cultural openness in the UAE.”
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He said, “It stirs up a deep sense of pride and honor within us, reminding us that peaceful coexistence is not a modern structure, but a principle woven into its very structure. History of our region. ”
“A multi-fidelity church inspired by the ancient site was also built adjacent to the visitor centre.”
Officials added that the Baniyas Church and the monastery sites are open to the public, providing Christian tourists with an opportunity to connect with their religious history.
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“[The site has] small Artifact display From previous excavations of glass holy grail, cross-shaped stucco and stamp stickers with scorpion motifs, the statement added.
The United Arab Emirates arranged the island as both a resort haven and a heritage tourist attraction. (istock)
“A multi-fidelity church inspired by the ancient site was also built adjacent to the visitor centre.”
Early Christian crafts and discoveries have been of great interest to archaeologists, with countless discoveries being made every year.
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In July, Egyptian officials announced they had found the two Christian Church In Egypt more than 1,500 years ago, including those containing the murals of Jesus.
