A 2,000-year-old archaeological site in Umm Al Quwain is vying for a spot on the World Heritage list of UNESCO.
According to national news agency WAM, Ed-Dur was a port town, which flourished for 200-300 years around the beginning of the Christian era.
The location was first excavated over thirty years ago by a team from Belgium’s University of Ghent and a major conservation programme was carried out by UAE authorities nearly three years ago.
Remains of a sun temple, a well and stone altars with Aramaic inscription were found at the site.


UAE probe reveals flydubai co-pilot attempted terrorist act
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises flydubai pilot for 'courage and responsibility'
Dubai's RTA warns of traffic delays during cycling race
flydubai CEO thanks crew, passengers as FZ1073 investigation proceeds
