Bat, Al-Khutm, and Al-Ayn form a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing one of the most complete and well-preserved collections of 3rd-millennium BCE settlements and necropolises globally. The site features over 100 beehive-shaped tombs, monumental stone towers, and remnants of rural settlements and irrigation systems from the Bronze Age. Recognized in 1988, it highlights ancient trade networks and funerary practices, offering a unique glimpse into early human civilization.

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