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Catalogue Appendices Al Zubarah and Freiha Formation of Modern Qatar: a Socio-economic Study Drawn from Recently Discovered Ceramic Evidence, 2021
Al Zubarah and Freiha Formation of Modern Qatar: a Socioeconomic Study Drawn from Recently Discovered Ceramic Evidence, 2021
Although academic research on Late Islamic ceramics and their global trade is steadily growing, p... more Although academic research on Late Islamic ceramics and their global trade is steadily growing, published assemblages from archaeological excavations are still rare. Studies of material culture give an insight into the social, cultural and economic complexities underlying the composition of 18th and 19th century societies connected by regional and inter-regional trade. The PhD thesis Al Zubarah and Freiha - Formation of Modern Qatar: a Socio-economic Study Drawn from Recently Discovered Ceramic Evidence aims to illustrate how the lower Arabian Gulf societies were connected to the global economy during the 18th and 19th centuries, through the analysis of pottery from the sites of Al Zubarah and Freiha in northern Qatar.
In the 18th century, the now-abandoned town of Al Zubarah was not only a merchant and pearl trading centre, but for a short while, one of the most important political and cultural hubs in the central Gulf and the wider region. The nearby fishing village of Freiha was a satellite settlement of this larger town, and serves as a valuable comparison of the archaeology and material culture of Al Zubarah and beyond.
Previous examinations of the pottery assemblages from the site have provided only a general insight into the richness of the town's material culture. The analysis presented in this PhD offers a full study of the ceramic profile of Al Zubarah and Freiha, with an extensive catalogue containing drawings and photographs of the Pottery Reference Collections from both sites. The study provides a much-needed typo-chronological framework within which critical questions concerning the import, use, and cultural implications of this material were addressed. The pottery assemblages retrieved from these excavations is compared with other chronologically related Gulf assemblages to contextualise them within the regional network of trade and pottery distribution.
In this regard, the analysis of almost 130,000 sherds shed a new light on a crucial period of rapid socio-political change in the Gulf by identifying trends and patterns of global ceramic distribution. The study of the Al Zubarah and Freiha ceramic sequence and the trends identified therein provide a reference point for assemblages from other Late Islamic sites and their relationships.
Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and ad... more Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and address is followed by its OS grid reference, the name of the organization carrying out the work, type and dates of work, the source of funding and the site code. SAM stands for Scheduled Ancient Monument. WC indicates that work continues into 2009.
Pottery from Freiha, Qatar: Reference Collection and Ware Typology Recent archaeological excavati... more Pottery from Freiha, Qatar: Reference Collection and Ware Typology Recent archaeological excavations at the 18th century coastal settlement of Freiha in north-west Qatar have uncovered a large pottery assemblage of almost 60,000 sherds. The analysis of this varied collection captures not only the complexity of social and economic life in this arid environment, but also shows the relationship of Freiha to the nearby city of Al Zubarah, widespread contacts and also its international maritime links. The study of the Freiha pottery sequence significantly enriches our understanding of the chronology of the Arabian Gulf, during a crucial period of urban and state development. This paper introduces the reference collection and ware typology, and the inherent connections across the wider Indian Ocean therein.
Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and ad... more Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and address is followed by the OS grid reference, the name of the organisation carrying out the work, type and dates of work, the source of funding and site code. WC indicates that work continues into 2010.
Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and ad... more Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and address is followed by its OS grid reference, the name of the organization carrying out the work, type and dates of work, the source of funding and the site code. SAM stands for Scheduled Ancient Monument. WC indicates that work continues into 2009.
Catalogue Appendices Al Zubarah and Freiha Formation of Modern Qatar: a Socio-economic Study Drawn from Recently Discovered Ceramic Evidence, 2021
Al Zubarah and Freiha Formation of Modern Qatar: a Socioeconomic Study Drawn from Recently Discovered Ceramic Evidence, 2021
Although academic research on Late Islamic ceramics and their global trade is steadily growing, p... more Although academic research on Late Islamic ceramics and their global trade is steadily growing, published assemblages from archaeological excavations are still rare. Studies of material culture give an insight into the social, cultural and economic complexities underlying the composition of 18th and 19th century societies connected by regional and inter-regional trade. The PhD thesis Al Zubarah and Freiha - Formation of Modern Qatar: a Socio-economic Study Drawn from Recently Discovered Ceramic Evidence aims to illustrate how the lower Arabian Gulf societies were connected to the global economy during the 18th and 19th centuries, through the analysis of pottery from the sites of Al Zubarah and Freiha in northern Qatar.
In the 18th century, the now-abandoned town of Al Zubarah was not only a merchant and pearl trading centre, but for a short while, one of the most important political and cultural hubs in the central Gulf and the wider region. The nearby fishing village of Freiha was a satellite settlement of this larger town, and serves as a valuable comparison of the archaeology and material culture of Al Zubarah and beyond.
Previous examinations of the pottery assemblages from the site have provided only a general insight into the richness of the town's material culture. The analysis presented in this PhD offers a full study of the ceramic profile of Al Zubarah and Freiha, with an extensive catalogue containing drawings and photographs of the Pottery Reference Collections from both sites. The study provides a much-needed typo-chronological framework within which critical questions concerning the import, use, and cultural implications of this material were addressed. The pottery assemblages retrieved from these excavations is compared with other chronologically related Gulf assemblages to contextualise them within the regional network of trade and pottery distribution.
In this regard, the analysis of almost 130,000 sherds shed a new light on a crucial period of rapid socio-political change in the Gulf by identifying trends and patterns of global ceramic distribution. The study of the Al Zubarah and Freiha ceramic sequence and the trends identified therein provide a reference point for assemblages from other Late Islamic sites and their relationships.
Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and ad... more Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and address is followed by its OS grid reference, the name of the organization carrying out the work, type and dates of work, the source of funding and the site code. SAM stands for Scheduled Ancient Monument. WC indicates that work continues into 2009.
Pottery from Freiha, Qatar: Reference Collection and Ware Typology Recent archaeological excavati... more Pottery from Freiha, Qatar: Reference Collection and Ware Typology Recent archaeological excavations at the 18th century coastal settlement of Freiha in north-west Qatar have uncovered a large pottery assemblage of almost 60,000 sherds. The analysis of this varied collection captures not only the complexity of social and economic life in this arid environment, but also shows the relationship of Freiha to the nearby city of Al Zubarah, widespread contacts and also its international maritime links. The study of the Freiha pottery sequence significantly enriches our understanding of the chronology of the Arabian Gulf, during a crucial period of urban and state development. This paper introduces the reference collection and ware typology, and the inherent connections across the wider Indian Ocean therein.
Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and ad... more Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and address is followed by the OS grid reference, the name of the organisation carrying out the work, type and dates of work, the source of funding and site code. WC indicates that work continues into 2010.
Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and ad... more Fieldwork projects are listed alphabetically by street name within boroughs. The site name and address is followed by its OS grid reference, the name of the organization carrying out the work, type and dates of work, the source of funding and the site code. SAM stands for Scheduled Ancient Monument. WC indicates that work continues into 2009.
Two seasons of excavation and survey at the late Islamic town of al-FurayΉah (commonly, Freiha or... more Two seasons of excavation and survey at the late Islamic town of al-FurayΉah (commonly, Freiha or Fraiha) in north-west Qatar are providing an insight into the development, occupation, and final abandonment of this once-prominent settlement. This paper presents the interim results of fieldwork, focusing first on the morphology of the town as a whole, followed by an analysis of the domestic and religious architecture. At its peak the town may have covered an area of 17.8 ha followed by a gradual southwards migration, the final phase of occupation being focused on the communal structures of the mosque and the fort. This long-term migration pattern is complemented by evidence of regular collapse and reconstruction in the mosque and domestic courtyard buildings. These may indicate short-term abandonment as well as fluctuations in the economy of the settlement and the region as a whole.