Hili Archaeological Park
Hili Archaeological Park
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MKH000
Calgary, Canada258 contributions
Jan 2020
Intriguing place, can see the petroglyphs even at night. Large area to wnader around day or night, lovely walking paths, very peaceful. Could spend time in the park with family or picnicking.
Written February 6, 2020
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RaspberryShortcake
Brisbane, Australia110 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
This is a lovely venue for families to visit, and has the added archaeological attractions which make it a park like no other in Al Ain. The area is clean and well kept, and the tombs and settlement remains have informative signs in both English and Arabic.
Some internet research beforehand informed us that opening times are 10am-10pm on Fridays and 4-9 pm on other days for families only. However when we arrived - just after 10am on Friday - we discovered (and so did a few other tourists) that the park was closed. The security guard was very helpful and informed us that opening hours have been changed and are now 4pm-11pm daily. Unfortunately none of the websites have been updated with this information.
This park is worth a visit if you are in the area.
Some internet research beforehand informed us that opening times are 10am-10pm on Fridays and 4-9 pm on other days for families only. However when we arrived - just after 10am on Friday - we discovered (and so did a few other tourists) that the park was closed. The security guard was very helpful and informed us that opening hours have been changed and are now 4pm-11pm daily. Unfortunately none of the websites have been updated with this information.
This park is worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written January 13, 2017
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jojo
Navi Mumbai, India2,833 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
It is worth to visit bronze age complex of archaeological remains of 3000 BC with tomb Iron age giving insight to the development
Written November 21, 2015
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,147 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
I travel to see historical sites, so when I see "Archaeological Park", I'm off. Although the Hili site dates back to the Bronze Age, 3,000BC, there's very little to see and what you can see is reconstructed. The few things you can see are scattered in a family entertainment park with lots of sports fields, nice gardens and fountains.
A nice place to take the family for a picknick, not for the history buff.
A nice place to take the family for a picknick, not for the history buff.
Written May 29, 2024
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Hhannot
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates23 contributions
Nov 2018
need update
big enough but no services and play area needs to be updated. went once and not willing to visit if same condition
big enough but no services and play area needs to be updated. went once and not willing to visit if same condition
Written October 25, 2019
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Sea Dweller
Dubai, United Arab Emirates6,966 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Hili Archaeological Park is an amazing combination of archaeological sites and a park for walking.
Perfectly clean green park, in which some archaeological sites are located in open access.
One of the main monuments is the Great Tomb in Hili. Her age is more than 4000 years, diameter is 12 meters, and height is not less than 4 meters. In the mid-1970s, it was restored. In ancient times it was covered with a roof.
Next to the Great Tomb is the site of Hili 1, once upon a time there was a tower of clay brick, the height of which would be several meters. It was excavated in the 1960s by Danish archaeologists. A thick round wall was discovered, inside which there were several rooms, in the center of which was a well. Today we can only see the foundation of this building.
All structures found in Healy are dated back to 3000 BC. until 2000 BC.
Perfectly clean green park, in which some archaeological sites are located in open access.
One of the main monuments is the Great Tomb in Hili. Her age is more than 4000 years, diameter is 12 meters, and height is not less than 4 meters. In the mid-1970s, it was restored. In ancient times it was covered with a roof.
Next to the Great Tomb is the site of Hili 1, once upon a time there was a tower of clay brick, the height of which would be several meters. It was excavated in the 1960s by Danish archaeologists. A thick round wall was discovered, inside which there were several rooms, in the center of which was a well. Today we can only see the foundation of this building.
All structures found in Healy are dated back to 3000 BC. until 2000 BC.
Written April 2, 2019
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Maitha A
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates6 contributions
Dec 2016
Simply, the best place to go with your family. kids enjoy wide green places, where they can run, eat, play without getting bored or hurt. There are few historical sites in the park that goes back to a civilization centuries ago which is awesome. Don't miss it!
Written September 13, 2017
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JohnPaul2010
Dubai446 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
When welcoming friends visiting the UAE, we always send them to Al Ain to visit this Bronze Age site in Al Ain and the nearby oasis.
Access is easy from the Dubai-Al Ain highway just before entering the Al Ain town.
The Bronze Age tombs are located within a green park which makes the visit an agreable moment. Tombs are from the 3rd millenium B.C.
No need to spend hours there (tombs are concentrated in a small area) unless having a picnic in the park.
Access is easy from the Dubai-Al Ain highway just before entering the Al Ain town.
The Bronze Age tombs are located within a green park which makes the visit an agreable moment. Tombs are from the 3rd millenium B.C.
No need to spend hours there (tombs are concentrated in a small area) unless having a picnic in the park.
Written December 11, 2014
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Praveena Sreevisak
United Arab Emirates42 contributions
Dec 2018
Really calm and peaceful atmosphere.We can enjoy some games or we can take outdoor food.We can pack the food and enjoy in hili. Also its near the Oman border.Beautiful trees and good environment for relaxing,we can jog,walk and enjoy as we like.Lots of space for enjoy.its unique and its Alain's gift for peoples.
Written December 16, 2018
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Najd B
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates72 contributions
May 2017 • Family
This place is only for families. When my parents come to visit, I take them there. It is especially great during the winter and beginning spring. It also has some of the oldest tombs in the world. Must Visit.
Written April 8, 2018
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Does anyone knows regarding Umm Nar Ruins in Al Ain? Is it operational? Do we need to get permission to enter?
Thanks in advance.
Written April 19, 2017
Hi, The Hili Grand Tomb which belong to the Umm al-Nar culture, can be seen in Hili Archaeological Park.Opening times are 16.30 - 21.30 weekdays. Friday 10.00 - 00.00. Saturday 00.00 - 10.00.and 18.30 - 21.00. The park is free to enter. Tel number, 00971 - 2 666 4442 and unsure if the times will differ over Eid and the Profet's Asention Days. Hope this helps
Written April 20, 2017
Does anyone knows regarding Umm Nar Ruins in Al Ain? Is it operational? Do we need to get permission to enter?
Thanks in advance.
Written April 19, 2017
yes open on Mondays
its a good place to visit day or evening.
Written May 3, 2015
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