Ancient Abu Dhabi – An Insight Into The City’s Captivating Past Abu Dhabi has a very long and fascinating history with evidence of settlements from as far back as the 3rd millennium BC. Two of Abu Dhabi’s most significant settlements were the Bedouin of the Bani Yas tribe and the ruling Al Nahyan family who fled from the Liwa Oasis in the 17th century. Everything completely changed when oil was discovered in 1958 and Abu Dhabi transformed into a contemporary city, and now it’s a futuristic haven with dazzling skyscraper buildings. Nevertheless, Abu Dhabi still has ancient charm with many important monuments, museums and historical sites. Traveasy offers an excellent range of cheap tickets to Abu Dhabi from UK, which are available all year round. Below are the top 3 historical hotspots of the city. Heritage Village Heritage Village is a reconstruction of a traditional Bedouin village, allowing visitors to step back in time to Abu Dhabi’s pre-oil past and witness old local lifestyles. There’s a desert area with historical tents and campfires, local art exhibits, craftsmen workshops, a traditional market, a museum with ancient artefacts and traditional wind towers that showcase historic architecture. Heritage Village is a truly enriching tourist attraction which is ideal for those who want to explore the roots of this city.
Qasr Al Hosn This is the oldest stone building in the city which served as a residence to the ruling Al Nahyan family. The landmark monument also served as a watchtower in the 17th century, and later transformed into a fort. Centuries later, a royal palace was built which enclosed the fort, and the iconic site is now a museum with a complimentary exhibition showcasing ancient images and artefacts, giving you an insight into the past of Abu Dhabi and the royal Al Nahyan family.
Al Jahili Fort Al Jahili fort is located in the UNESCO city of Al Ain, and it’s one of the most ancient monuments in the UAE, built in the late 1800s to defend the city. The castle-like fort was constructed with Arabian military architecture and is surrounded by beautiful gardens, so it makes for some amazing photos. Al Jahili fort offers a visitors centre, temporary exhibitions and permanent exhibitions including a photograph exhibit of English explorer Wilfred Thesiger who travelled through the Arabian Desert in the 1940’s.
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