The remains of stone implements, animal bones,…

The remains of stone implements, animal bones, shells and fire hearths, with the latter dating back to 7615 BCE as the oldest signs of human settlement in the area, have been discovered near Muscat from the Stone Age and the Bronze Age.

Other discoveries include hand-molded pottery bearing distinguishing pre-Bronze Age marks, heavy flint implements, pointed tools, and scrapers.

Animal drawings have been discovered on a mountain rock-face in the same district.

Similar drawings have also been found in the Wadi Sahtan and Wadi Bani Kharus areas of Rustaq, consisting of human figures carrying weapons and being confronted by wild animals.

Siwan in Haima is another Stone Age location and some of the archaeological finds have included arrowheads, knives, chisels, and circular stones that may have been used to throw at animals.