Nawamis
Nawamis, Egypt
Nawamis are circular prehistoric stone tombs located in the Sinai desert of Egypt, Yemen and Oman. The bones found in the tombs of Egypt date from 4000–3150 BCE.[1]
Nawamis are constructed of sandstone, about 2–2.5 m (6.6–8.2 ft) high and 3–6 m (9.8–19.7 ft) in diameter, and have openings facing West.[2]
Some authorities believe that the stone structures are younger than the remains found therein.[3]
Location in Egypt
Nawamis in Sinai
There are two spots with Nawamis on the road from Dahab to St. Catherine:
- Hdhabat Chajaj Nawamis (usually pictured), coordinates: 088750E, 808520N
- Al trefiya Nawamis (only ruins survive).
Nawamis in Sultanate of Oman
Nawamis tombs were found in the areas of Bat, al-khutm and al-Ayn in Sultanate of Oman
Nawamis tomb at a museum in Sultanate of Oman
Nawamis tombs were found in the areas of Bat, al-khutm and al-Ayn in Sultanate of Oman.
Nawamis in Yemen
Nawamis tombs were found in the Jebel Ruwaik area in Yemen
Nawamis tombs were found in the Jebel Ruwaik area in Yemen.
References
- ↑ "Nawamis". Allsinai.info.
- ↑ "Nawamis". GoRedSea.com. Archived from the original on 2006-06-19.
- ↑ "Nawamis, Sinai Peninsula; Egypt". The Stone.
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