Al-BAIDA, Feb. 02 (Saba)- Initial results of the archeological survey in Mukaras district of al-Baida governorate revealed six historical sites, which dated back to Sheba, Qatabn and Bronze ages, Director of General Organization for Antiquities and Museums office in the governorate Yahya al-Nosiri told Saba.

Al-Nosiri said that studies for these sites would disclose key information in the Yemeni history which would help researchers and who are interesting in ancient Yemeni civilizations.

The first phase of the survey includes process of registration and documentation as well as taking photos for discovered objects in addition to carry out digging works in some sites in order to determine age of these sites, he added.

Al-Nosiri also highlighted cooperation of the local council in the governorate and citizens to protect these sites.

A team of eight archeologists started to conduct the survey in mid of January, 2009 which would last for one month.

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