Tomb 12

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Country

United Arab Emirates

Region

Sharjah

Age

Prehistoric

Provenance

Jebel Al Buhais

Internal ID

New_Tomb_12

Digitization date

2/05/2019

Digitization method

Photogrammetry/Laser Scanner

Photos / scans number

698

Hardware

Faro S70, Sony A7iii

Lens

18 mm

Lighting

sunlight

Tomb 12 is a Bronze Age, subterranean u-shaped tomb with a narrow entry point. The remains of multiple human skeletons were recovered from the tomb, including from the subsequent Iron Age, indicating reuse. Additionally, a camel skeleton was found adjacent to the tomb’s entrance. Ceramic vessels, metal objects including jewelry were found during excavation.

Citation: Jasim, Sabah Abboud (2012) The Necropolis of Jebel al-Buhais: Prehistoric Discoveries in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, pp 55-63. Department of Culture and Information, Government of Sharjah, UAE.

Model was made using 697 images and 27 FARO s70 laser scan positions in Reality Capture Software with additional processing completed in Geomagic and Meshlab.