Nawamis, Egypt

Nawamis (singular: namus) are circular prehistoric stone tombs located in the Sinai desert of Egypt, Yemen and Oman. The bones found in the tombs of Egypt date from 4000–3150 BCE.[1]

Nawamis are constructed from sandstone, about 2–2.5 m (6.6–8.2 ft) high and 3–6 m (9.8–19.7 ft) in diameter, and have openings facing west.[2]

Some authorities believe that the stone structures are younger than the remains found therein.[3]

## Contents

* 1 Location in Egypt
* 2 Nawamis in Sultanate of Oman
* 3 Nawamis in Yemen
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## Location in Egypt[edit]

Nawamis in Sinai

There are two spots with Nawamis on the road from Dahab to Saint Catherine:

* Hdhabat Chajaj Nawamis (usually pictured), coordinates: 28.51'19.48N, 34.22'24.62E
* Al trefiya Nawamis (only ruins survive).

## Nawamis in Sultanate of Oman[edit]

Nawamis tombs were found in the areas of Bat, al-khutm and al-Ayn in Sultanate of Oman

Nawamis tomb at a museum in Oman

Nawamis tombs were found in the areas of Bat, al-Khutm and al-Ayn in Oman.

## Nawamis in Yemen[edit]

Nawamis tombs were found in the Jebel Ruwaik area in Yemen

Nawamis tombs were found in the Jebel Ruwaik area in Yemen.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Nawamis". Allsinai.info.
2. ^ "Nawamis". GoRedSea.com. Archived from the original on 2006-06-19.
3. ^ "Nawamis, Sinai Peninsula; Egypt". The Stone.

## External links[edit]

* YouTube video of Nawamis