Which mountain, the sole mountain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, gave its name to the Hafit Period of the Bronze Age?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Jebel Hafeet
- Step 1: Jebel Hafeet is the sole mountain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and one of the highest mountains in the country. Answer: Jebel Hafeet. It gave its name to the Hafit Period of the Bronze Age (3200 to 2600 BCE) because of the beehive tombs found there, and the city of Al Ain lies to its north. Why not the others: Jebel Jais, Jebel Dhanna and Jebel Ali are other places.
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