Archeological survey reveals six historical sites in al-Baida

Al-BAIDA, Feb. 02 (Saba)- Initial results of the archeological
survey in Mukaras district of al-Baida governorate revealed six
historical sites, which dated back to Sheba, Qatabn and Bronze
ages, Director of General Organization for Antiquities and Museums
office in the governorate Yahya al-Nosiri told Saba.

Al-Nosiri said that studies for these sites would disclose key
information in the Yemeni history which would help researchers and
who are interesting in ancient Yemeni civilizations.

The first phase of the survey includes process of registration and
documentation as well as taking photos for discovered objects in
addition to carry out digging works in some sites in order to
determine age of these sites, he added.

Al-Nosiri also highlighted cooperation of the local council in the
governorate and citizens to protect these sites.

A team of eight archeologists started to conduct the survey in mid
of January, 2009 which would last for one month.