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TRADITIONS
The UAE is a country rich in culture and traditions. This section explores the ancient traditions of the Emirates many of which are widely practiced today
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A WALK THROUGH TIME
A vast resource on the history of the UAE stretching from present day back through the ages to prehistoric time i.e. 200 million years ago. It covers a multitude of topics for example: agriculture, oil exploration, Late Islamic Period, Jacques Cousteau, Parthians, Nestorians, Attic black-glazed pottery, coinage, hunting, Holocene, Baynunah Formation, Tertiary period etc.
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VIRTUAL MUSEUM
This on-line museum displays 3d images of ancient artifacts from the UAE including the folllowing: ancient weapons, bronze and gold items, jewellery, tools, coins, toys, ceramics and stoneware, fossils and heritage articles etc.
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EMIRATES TOUR
Detailed maps of the seven Emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah and it's many islands. The on-line tour gives the viewer a chance to experience some of the many attractions and visit places of interest in the UAE many of which are of a historical nature including: Heritage Centres, archaeological sites, cultural villages, heritage areas, forts and old buildings, museums, traditional Arab art and handmade crafts, traditional architecture, boat building, Arab dancing etc.
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