Sir Bani Yas is a desert island which belongs to the nation of Abu Dhabi. Located 170km west of the mainland, Sir Bani Yas is hilly island which offers great scenic beauty. This island has become a popular tourist attraction over the past decade, as it has many attractions such as wildlife eco-systems, modern leisure sites and many historic landmarks.
One of the most historic highlights of the Sir Bani Yas Island is its excavation of a Christian monastery site on the eastern portion of the island. This site is of great archeological importance as it not only provides us with insights into the lifestyles of this ancient settlement, but also goes on to prove that the Christian settlers penetrated as far as the Middle East in terms of establishing settlements.
Dating back to 600AD, this Christian monastery site has proven to be a goldmine of archeological discoveries in terms of ancient construction techniques, religious artifacts of ancient times, and in terms of the technological developments of the people in those times. This religious site has gradually gained immense popularity over the years, which is why the authorities of this excavation site have organized the conducting of monastery tours of the site. This tour has proven to be fascinating and interesting as it not only unfolds the secrets of this religious site, but also reveals insights about the inhabitants of this site and their lifestyles in terms of religious and day-to-day activities. The tour also covers a thorough guide through of all the primitive yet historically valuable artifacts which have been uncovered at the site. This one hour long tour is sure to be one which is both exciting and intriguing, and is sure keep you fully occupied about the secrets of the past.
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