Sharja, OAE - The opening by Sheikha Badour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Ambassador of the International Cooperation Office "The Cultural Monument of Prehistoric Times in the Fayoum" and President of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority "Shurooq", the activities of the symposium and exhibition "Africa and the Arabian Peninsula: The Common Cultural Links during the Stone Age" at the headquarters of the Sharjah Authority for Heritage. The symposium was held in cooperation with the National Commission for the Preservation of Heritage in Zambia and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), and a group of researchers and international experts in the field of prehistoric archaeological science met on the 26th and 27th of February. The symposium aims to explore the common cultural links between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, shed light on the shared cultural heritage, the patterns of ancient migration, and developments in the Stone Age, to establish Sharjah's position as a leading global center for archaeological research. During the opening session, Sheikha Badour bint Sultan Al Qasimi inaugurated the accompanying exhibition to the symposium, which showcases archaeological discoveries supporting the theory of shared migration paths between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The exhibition includes archaeological materials from two prominent sites, one in Zambia and the other in the Fayoum site, nominated for inclusion in the World Heritage List for "UNESCO". Throughout her speech, Sheikha Badour bint Sultan Al Qasimi emphasized the importance of scientific research and international cooperation in the field of archaeology, pointing out the role of Sharjah in supporting archaeological studies and providing a platform for researchers and experts from all over the world. The symposium continued on its first day with panel discussions addressing topics related to migration practices from Africa and strategies for human adaptation during the Stone Age.
