World's oldest pearl discovered near Abu Dhabi
These are external links and will open in a new window/ Authorities say the discovery is proof that pearls have been traded since Neolithic times The world's oldest natural pearl has been discovered on an island off Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The 8,000-year-old pearl was found during excavations at Marawah Island which also revealed the earliest architecture in the UAE. Authorities said the discovery proved that pearls had been traded in the region since Neolithic times. The pearl will go on display later this month ...
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