The Collection of the Sharjah Archaeology Museum is the result of the dedicated work of the Directorate of Archaeology and the foreign and local archaeological missions that they work with. For details on archaeological excavations in Sharjah visit their website: http://www.sdci.gov.ae

His Highness Collection
	Over the years, many thousands of items have been picked up from the surface of Mleiha and found during building and bulldozing work. Numerous objects have also been removed by people using metal detectors. Some have been kept as souvenirs by locals and expatriates, while others have turned up on the international antiquities market.... More..
Curator’s Choice
	At the start of the Iron Age new styles of softstone vessels appeared. This canister jar, with its elongated shape and decoration of straight lines and chevrons, is typical of the period. It has pierced lugs, suggesting that it could have been suspended from the wall or roof of a dwelling. This example was found on the surface at Muweilah and brought into the museum for identification. It was one of the first indications that an important site lay beneath the sands... More..