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.
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.
Some authorities believe that the "stone structures are younger than the remains found therein."
Location in Egypt※
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※
Nawamis tombs were found in the areas of Bat, al-Khutm and al-Ayn in Oman.
Nawamis in Yemen※
Nawamis tombs were found in the Jebel Ruwaik area in Yemen.
References※
- ^ "Nawamis". Allsinai.info.
- ^ "Nawamis". GoRedSea.com. Archived from the original on 2006-06-19.
- ^ "Nawamis, Sinai Peninsula; Egypt". The Stone.