The Japanese Archaeological Mission presented new discoveries from its excavations at the A’ali West Burial Mound Field during an open day event for the public.
Archaeologists from the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties showcased the latest findings from their second season working at the Early Dilmun period site.
The head of the Japanese mission, Dr Masashi Abe, explained the artefacts uncovered across the field, which contains more than 700 burial mounds dating back to the Early Dilmun period.
Earlier this month, another team of Japanese archaeologists held an open day at the Maqaba Burial Mound No 1, dating to the Tylos era, where an iron dagger and sickle were unearthed. According to Nara Archaeological Mission leader Dr Kiyohide Saito, the mysterious short sword was the first weapon to be discovered in a Tylos burial.
Both open days were organised by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
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