\u201cOnly by knowing one\u2019s past can we look forward with confidence, backed by the power of knowledge.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Ahmed Al Teneiji, General Manager of the Department of Antiquities and Museums, said:<\/p>\n \u201cRas Al Khaimah is one of few places in the UAE where there\u2019s been constant human habitation for more than 7,000 years.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cJulfar, as it was previously known, was a major hub on the old trading route from east to west, so it is no surprise that a lot of Chinese pottery has been discovered here.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe have some of the richest and most varied archaeology in the UAE and numerous heritage sites are currently being investigated.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThis collaboration with Palace Museum and Durham University will allow us to better understand the ancient trade links between this region and China and help to develop a long-term partnership for learning and sharing information.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n In addition to Prof Ji and Prof Guangyao, the delegation from China includes Prof Lv Chenglong, Head of Collection Department, Palace Museum and four other Palace archaeologists. Mr Wang Zhenshan, Vice Consul General of the Chinese Consulate in Dubai, was also present at the meeting.<\/p>\n The Chinese pottery found in Eastern Arabia points to very extensive trade, which is known to have started between the 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0century B.C. and the 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0century A.D. Until now, little research has been done on the trade links between China and this region and the pottery\u2019s journey to get here. Extensive excavation sites in Ras Al Khaimah such as Kush (3rd<\/sup>\u00a0century A.D.), Al Mataf and Al Nudud (13th<\/sup>\u00a0to 16th<\/sup>\u00a0century A.D.) have uncovered many interesting finds but they will be revisited to specifically better understand the trade activities and socio-economic impact of 11 centuries of trade between China and what is now Ras Al Khaimah. The ancient trade routes between China and the rest of Asia are currently being reestablished through China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative<\/p>\n His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has met renowned archaeologists from China who are in the Emirate to uncover details about the ancient \u2018Silk Road\u2019 trade links between the Far East and this region. Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s Department of Antiquities and Museums has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3109,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[],"press_release_topic":[58,92],"latest_news_topic":[],"class_list":["post-2336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-media-center","category-press-releases","press_release_topic-arts-culture-and-entertainment","press_release_topic-ruler-of-ras-al-khaimah"],"acf":{"header_desc":"","header_image":false,"pdf_file":false,"related_to_hh":"yes","hi-res_image":false},"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/media\/1112\/image-02.jpg\")
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