Oldest buildings in UAE discovered, dating back 8,500 years
Archaeologists in the United Arab Emirates have uncovered the country's oldest known buildings, dating back at least 8,500 years. This is more than 500 years older than the previous record-breaking discoveries, according to Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism in a press release Thursday. The buildings are located on the island of Ghagha, west of the city of Abu Dhabi. The structures which have been unearthed are "simple round rooms," which have stone walls that are still preserved up to a height of almost a meter.
Source: cnn.com