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Hili Archaeological Park

An archaeological park in Al Ain where the Grand Tomb and the remains of settlements and channels reveal Hili’s history and the importance of water in an arid environment.

Circular stone Grand Tomb at Hili Archaeological Park.
Photo by Jaseem Hamza Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Grand Tomb dating to the Bronze Age.
  • Remains of settlements and channels.
  • Links between settlement, farming and water.
Hili Archaeological Park
Photo by Jaseem Hamza Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
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Articles in Hili Archaeological Park

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Hili Archaeological Park

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Guides to this place

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Shaded path with date palms and an irrigation channel in Al Ain Oasis.

Al Ain heritage spans the oasis, Hili and Jebel Hafit

Al Ain is best understood as a dispersed heritage landscape: the living oasis, Hili and the tombs of Jebel Hafit reveal a shared historical relationship with water, agriculture and the desert.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026