Which inland archaeological site in the Dhofar desert, discovered with the help of satellite imaging in 1992, is identified with the legendary lost caravan city of Ubar?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Shisr (Wubar)
- Step 1: The archaeological site of Shisr, located approximately 170 km north of Salalah on the southern fringe of the Rub' al Khali, was uncovered in 1992.
- Step 2: It features a fortified desert oasis outpost and caravan water station built over a subterranean limestone cavern that partially collapsed, matching the legend of Ubar.
Answer
Shisr (Wubar).
Why not the others: 'Salut' is an ancient Bronze and Iron Age fortress in Al Dakhiliyah; 'Bat archaeological site' is a Bronze Age settlement in Al Dhahirah; 'Al Ayn beehive tombs' is an Early Bronze Age necropolis.
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