The Middle East’s biggest archaeological discoveries in 2026

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According to The National, 2026 has seen significant archaeological discoveries in the Middle East that have reshaped our understanding of early civilizations. Notable findings include a burial chamber in Al Ain, UAE, revealing funerary traditions spanning at least 1,000 years. Off the coast of Turkey, the world's oldest shipwreck, dating back 4,700 years, was identified, providing evidence of Bronze Age maritime trade. In Egypt, an inscription at Tell Abu Seify has strengthened the possibility of identifying the lost city of Masn, while a bronze ring found in Alexandria features a rare depiction of the ancient lighthouse. In Iraq, a stone stele from the reign of Ashurbanipal was uncovered in Nineveh, alongside a settlement from the Hammurabi era near Baghdad. Additionally, an 11,000-year-old carved face in Karahantepe, Turkey, and ancient rock art on the Umm Iraq Plateau in Sinai, Egypt, have revealed new dimensions of prehistoric art and communal life.