Historical Significance
The island has a number of significant historical sites, including remnants of Late Stone Age and early Islamic structures. The island is also the location of the only pre-Islamic Christian site to be found in the UAE. The 7th-century Christian church was opened to the public in mid-December 2010. It was discovered in 1992 and has been the focus of archaeological investigation since under a team led by Dr. Joseph Elders. Dr. Elders believes the church was used by Nestorian Christians until about 750 AD.
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