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ArcheoConsultant
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, CONSERVATION AND TRAINING
SERVICES
SERVICES
REMOTE SENSING
FIELD RESEARCH
VISUALISATION
Satellite Imagery, Terrain Analysis & Big Data
Archaeological Survey, Excavation & Documentation
3D Visualisation of Artefacts, Architecture & Landscapes
CONSERVATION
Conservation and Restoration of Ceramic & Metal Artefacts
TRAINING
Field Training, Organisation of Lectures and Workshops on a Wide Array of Archaeological Disciplines
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
Our flagship projects
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia)
Jeddah is located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and served as the port of Mecca since the 7th century CE. ArcheoConsultant is contracted by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia since 2020 to conduct salvage excavations and archaeological research in the historic al-Balad district of the city. The project is aimed at recording, protecting and developing the historic heritage of Jeddah. Our team carries out a wide array of activities, including heritage risk assessment, GIS solutions, development consultation and 3D reconstruction.
JUMEIRAH (UAE)
Jumeirah is the largest and most important site from the Islamic period in the UAE. It is located in the southern suburbs of Dubai City and it covers an area of over nine hectares. The main phase of occupation is dated to the 9th and 10th century CE, however, it was occupied at least until the 17th century. The settlement at Jumeirah consisted of several stone buildings of considerable size. The biggest one, mistakenly called 'Caravanserai', has been recently re-examined by our team. Our research revealed new archaeological data which enabled the reinterpretation of the building.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
SARUQ AL-HADID (UAE)
In 2002, while flying his helicopter over the sand dunes in the Rub al-Khali desert, Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum saw something strange below. The dunes not only arranged in an unusual way, but also large amounts of black stones were visible between them. His Majesty reported his discovery, and soon the research team arrived at a place called Saruq Al Hadid. It turned out that the black stones are the so-called slag, and therefore a by-product of the metal smelting process. The researchers were surprised by the amount of this material, which made it clear that metals were smelted on a massive scale here.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
AKKAR (Lebanon)
The Akkar Archaeological Project was established as a cooperation between ArchaeoConsultant and the Polish Centre of International Aid. Our main objectives were to evaluate the archaeological potential of Akkar Province (Lebanon), as well as to explore the possibilities of implementing development programs based on the promotion of the local archaeological heritage.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia)
Jeddah is located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and served as the port of Mecca since the 7th century CE. ArcheoConsultant is contracted by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia since 2020 to conduct salvage excavations and archaeological research in the historic al-Balad district of the city. The project is aimed at recording, protecting and developing the historic heritage of Jeddah. Our team carries out a wide array of activities, including heritage risk assessment, GIS solutions, development consultation and 3D reconstruction.
JUMEIRAH (UAE)
Jumeirah is the largest and most important site from the Islamic period in the UAE. It is located in the southern suburbs of Dubai City and it covers an area of over nine hectares. The main phase of occupation is dated to the 9th and 10th century CE, however, it was occupied at least until the 17th century. The settlement at Jumeirah consisted of several stone buildings of considerable size. The biggest one, mistakenly called 'Caravanserai', has been recently re-examined by our team. Our research revealed new archaeological data which enabled the reinterpretation of the building.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
SARUQ AL-HADID (UAE)
In 2002, while flying his helicopter over the sand dunes in the Rub al-Khali desert, Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum saw something strange below. The dunes not only arranged in an unusual way, but also large amounts of black stones were visible between them. His Majesty reported his discovery, and soon the research team arrived at a place called Saruq Al Hadid. It turned out that the black stones are the so-called slag, and therefore a by-product of the metal smelting process. The researchers were surprised by the amount of this material, which made it clear that metals were smelted on a massive scale here.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
AKKAR (Lebanon)
The Akkar Archaeological Project was established as a cooperation between ArchaeoConsultant and the Polish Centre of International Aid. Our main objectives were to evaluate the archaeological potential of Akkar Province (Lebanon), as well as to explore the possibilities of implementing development programs based on the promotion of the local archaeological heritage.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia)
Jeddah is located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and served as the port of Mecca since the 7th century CE. ArcheoConsultant is contracted by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia since 2020 to conduct salvage excavations and archaeological research in the historic al-Balad district of the city. The project is aimed at recording, protecting and developing the historic heritage of Jeddah. Our team carries out a wide array of activities, including heritage risk assessment, GIS solutions, development consultation and 3D reconstruction.
JUMEIRAH (UAE)
Jumeirah is the largest and most important site from the Islamic period in the UAE. It is located in the southern suburbs of Dubai City and it covers an area of over nine hectares. The main phase of occupation is dated to the 9th and 10th century CE, however, it was occupied at least until the 17th century. The settlement at Jumeirah consisted of several stone buildings of considerable size. The biggest one, mistakenly called 'Caravanserai', has been recently re-examined by our team. Our research revealed new archaeological data which enabled the reinterpretation of the building.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
SARUQ AL-HADID (UAE)
In 2002, while flying his helicopter over the sand dunes in the Rub al-Khali desert, Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum saw something strange below. The dunes not only arranged in an unusual way, but also large amounts of black stones were visible between them. His Majesty reported his discovery, and soon the research team arrived at a place called Saruq Al Hadid. It turned out that the black stones are the so-called slag, and therefore a by-product of the metal smelting process. The researchers were surprised by the amount of this material, which made it clear that metals were smelted on a massive scale here.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
AKKAR (Lebanon)
The Akkar Archaeological Project was established as a cooperation between ArchaeoConsultant and the Polish Centre of International Aid. Our main objectives were to evaluate the archaeological potential of Akkar Province (Lebanon), as well as to explore the possibilities of implementing development programs based on the promotion of the local archaeological heritage.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia)
Jeddah is located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and served as the port of Mecca since the 7th century CE. ArcheoConsultant is contracted by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia since 2020 to conduct salvage excavations and archaeological research in the historic al-Balad district of the city. The project is aimed at recording, protecting and developing the historic heritage of Jeddah. Our team carries out a wide array of activities, including heritage risk assessment, GIS solutions, development consultation and 3D reconstruction.
JUMEIRAH (UAE)
Jumeirah is the largest and most important site from the Islamic period in the UAE. It is located in the southern suburbs of Dubai City and it covers an area of over nine hectares. The main phase of occupation is dated to the 9th and 10th century CE, however, it was occupied at least until the 17th century. The settlement at Jumeirah consisted of several stone buildings of considerable size. The biggest one, mistakenly called 'Caravanserai', has been recently re-examined by our team. Our research revealed new archaeological data which enabled the reinterpretation of the building.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
SARUQ AL-HADID (UAE)
In 2002, while flying his helicopter over the sand dunes in the Rub al-Khali desert, Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum saw something strange below. The dunes not only arranged in an unusual way, but also large amounts of black stones were visible between them. His Majesty reported his discovery, and soon the research team arrived at a place called Saruq Al Hadid. It turned out that the black stones are the so-called slag, and therefore a by-product of the metal smelting process. The researchers were surprised by the amount of this material, which made it clear that metals were smelted on a massive scale here.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
AKKAR (Lebanon)
The Akkar Archaeological Project was established as a cooperation between ArchaeoConsultant and the Polish Centre of International Aid. Our main objectives were to evaluate the archaeological potential of Akkar Province (Lebanon), as well as to explore the possibilities of implementing development programs based on the promotion of the local archaeological heritage.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia)
Jeddah is located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and served as the port of Mecca since the 7th century CE. ArcheoConsultant is contracted by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia since 2020 to conduct salvage excavations and archaeological research in the historic al-Balad district of the city. The project is aimed at recording, protecting and developing the historic heritage of Jeddah. Our team carries out a wide array of activities, including heritage risk assessment, GIS solutions, development consultation and 3D reconstruction.
JUMEIRAH (UAE)
Jumeirah is the largest and most important site from the Islamic period in the UAE. It is located in the southern suburbs of Dubai City and it covers an area of over nine hectares. The main phase of occupation is dated to the 9th and 10th century CE, however, it was occupied at least until the 17th century. The settlement at Jumeirah consisted of several stone buildings of considerable size. The biggest one, mistakenly called 'Caravanserai', has been recently re-examined by our team. Our research revealed new archaeological data which enabled the reinterpretation of the building.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
SARUQ AL-HADID (UAE)
In 2002, while flying his helicopter over the sand dunes in the Rub al-Khali desert, Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum saw something strange below. The dunes not only arranged in an unusual way, but also large amounts of black stones were visible between them. His Majesty reported his discovery, and soon the research team arrived at a place called Saruq Al Hadid. It turned out that the black stones are the so-called slag, and therefore a by-product of the metal smelting process. The researchers were surprised by the amount of this material, which made it clear that metals were smelted on a massive scale here.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
AKKAR (Lebanon)
The Akkar Archaeological Project was established as a cooperation between ArchaeoConsultant and the Polish Centre of International Aid. Our main objectives were to evaluate the archaeological potential of Akkar Province (Lebanon), as well as to explore the possibilities of implementing development programs based on the promotion of the local archaeological heritage.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia)
Jeddah is located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and served as the port of Mecca since the 7th century CE. ArcheoConsultant is contracted by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia since 2020 to conduct salvage excavations and archaeological research in the historic al-Balad district of the city. The project is aimed at recording, protecting and developing the historic heritage of Jeddah. Our team carries out a wide array of activities, including heritage risk assessment, GIS solutions, development consultation and 3D reconstruction.
JUMEIRAH (UAE)
Jumeirah is the largest and most important site from the Islamic period in the UAE. It is located in the southern suburbs of Dubai City and it covers an area of over nine hectares. The main phase of occupation is dated to the 9th and 10th century CE, however, it was occupied at least until the 17th century. The settlement at Jumeirah consisted of several stone buildings of considerable size. The biggest one, mistakenly called 'Caravanserai', has been recently re-examined by our team. Our research revealed new archaeological data which enabled the reinterpretation of the building.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
SARUQ AL-HADID (UAE)
In 2002, while flying his helicopter over the sand dunes in the Rub al-Khali desert, Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum saw something strange below. The dunes not only arranged in an unusual way, but also large amounts of black stones were visible between them. His Majesty reported his discovery, and soon the research team arrived at a place called Saruq Al Hadid. It turned out that the black stones are the so-called slag, and therefore a by-product of the metal smelting process. The researchers were surprised by the amount of this material, which made it clear that metals were smelted on a massive scale here.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
AKKAR (Lebanon)
The Akkar Archaeological Project was established as a cooperation between ArchaeoConsultant and the Polish Centre of International Aid. Our main objectives were to evaluate the archaeological potential of Akkar Province (Lebanon), as well as to explore the possibilities of implementing development programs based on the promotion of the local archaeological heritage.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia)
Jeddah is located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and served as the port of Mecca since the 7th century CE. ArcheoConsultant is contracted by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia since 2020 to conduct salvage excavations and archaeological research in the historic al-Balad district of the city. The project is aimed at recording, protecting and developing the historic heritage of Jeddah. Our team carries out a wide array of activities, including heritage risk assessment, GIS solutions, development consultation and 3D reconstruction.
JUMEIRAH (UAE)
Jumeirah is the largest and most important site from the Islamic period in the UAE. It is located in the southern suburbs of Dubai City and it covers an area of over nine hectares. The main phase of occupation is dated to the 9th and 10th century CE, however, it was occupied at least until the 17th century. The settlement at Jumeirah consisted of several stone buildings of considerable size. The biggest one, mistakenly called 'Caravanserai', has been recently re-examined by our team. Our research revealed new archaeological data which enabled the reinterpretation of the building.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
SARUQ AL-HADID (UAE)
In 2002, while flying his helicopter over the sand dunes in the Rub al-Khali desert, Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum saw something strange below. The dunes not only arranged in an unusual way, but also large amounts of black stones were visible between them. His Majesty reported his discovery, and soon the research team arrived at a place called Saruq Al Hadid. It turned out that the black stones are the so-called slag, and therefore a by-product of the metal smelting process. The researchers were surprised by the amount of this material, which made it clear that metals were smelted on a massive scale here.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
AKKAR (Lebanon)
The Akkar Archaeological Project was established as a cooperation between ArchaeoConsultant and the Polish Centre of International Aid. Our main objectives were to evaluate the archaeological potential of Akkar Province (Lebanon), as well as to explore the possibilities of implementing development programs based on the promotion of the local archaeological heritage.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia)
Jeddah is located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and served as the port of Mecca since the 7th century CE. ArcheoConsultant is contracted by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia since 2020 to conduct salvage excavations and archaeological research in the historic al-Balad district of the city. The project is aimed at recording, protecting and developing the historic heritage of Jeddah. Our team carries out a wide array of activities, including heritage risk assessment, GIS solutions, development consultation and 3D reconstruction.
JUMEIRAH (UAE)
Jumeirah is the largest and most important site from the Islamic period in the UAE. It is located in the southern suburbs of Dubai City and it covers an area of over nine hectares. The main phase of occupation is dated to the 9th and 10th century CE, however, it was occupied at least until the 17th century. The settlement at Jumeirah consisted of several stone buildings of considerable size. The biggest one, mistakenly called 'Caravanserai', has been recently re-examined by our team. Our research revealed new archaeological data which enabled the reinterpretation of the building.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
ArcheoConsultant carried out archaeological research also in one of the smaller, monocellular buildings, as well as conducted architectural documentation work in the village mosque.
The final outputs of our project facilitated the development of proper heritage management plan and provided science-based information for tourists.
SARUQ AL-HADID (UAE)
In 2002, while flying his helicopter over the sand dunes in the Rub al-Khali desert, Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum saw something strange below. The dunes not only arranged in an unusual way, but also large amounts of black stones were visible between them. His Majesty reported his discovery, and soon the research team arrived at a place called Saruq Al Hadid. It turned out that the black stones are the so-called slag, and therefore a by-product of the metal smelting process. The researchers were surprised by the amount of this material, which made it clear that metals were smelted on a massive scale here.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
Saruq Al Hadid is undoubtedly one of the most important archaeological sites in the Arab Emirates and certainly unique in terms of the scale of metallurgical activity.
The importance of the site for science meant that, in cooperation with the DM (Dubai Municipality) team, archaeologists from abroad were also invited to research - Australians, Germans, Jordanians, Spaniards and Poles.
In 2019, the Dubai authorities decided to entrust research in the Polish sector to ArcheoConsultant.
AKKAR (Lebanon)
The Akkar Archaeological Project was established as a cooperation between ArchaeoConsultant and the Polish Centre of International Aid. Our main objectives were to evaluate the archaeological potential of Akkar Province (Lebanon), as well as to explore the possibilities of implementing development programs based on the promotion of the local archaeological heritage.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
The project was supported by PCPM by including it into its general program of 'Polish Aid', the financial support of the Polish Government for Lebanon.
The program targeted the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Syria which deeply afflicted Lebanese communities in Akkar too.
The palace of Serai Merheb was designated for preliminary archaeological testing. The structure was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in today's Bire by the Merheb family which originated from the Aleppo region. The Merheb clan was brought to Akkar most probably by the Ottoman authorities as part of a military campaign conducted in 1693 against the Hamadi clan.
According to the family tradition, the palace was built at the location of an earlier defensive structure - a fort or a small castle of unknown origin.
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ArcheoConsultant aims to assist and collaborate with heritage institutions around the world in order to provide state of the art research and documentation solutions in heritage management, conservation and public outreach projects. Our team draws upon decades of collective experience in various archaeological projects carried out in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Sudan, Oman, Yemen, Armenia, Georgia and Tunisia. Our company offers a wide range of courses and professional training in modern archaeological documentation (3D modelling, photogrammetry, aerial surveying, research methodology) and comprehensive solutions in design and management of national heritage. We can offer consulting and professional support in designing archaeological parks, conservation and restoration of archaeological artefacts as well as presentation of traditional heritage.
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