Abu Dhabi: Remains of ancient Christian monastery found again in UAE A Christian hermitage believed to have been established before the spread of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula was discovered. It is the second oldest Christian monastery to be found in the UAE. It is estimated to be 1400 years ago.
Experts believe that the remains of an ancient monastery discovered on the UAE island of Sinia will shed light on the early days of Christianity. Researchers are hoping to get new information about the spread of Christianity along the coast of the Persian Gulf.
It is concluded that there was a Christian monastery before the desertification spread in the area and it became an oil-rich country. Over time, the believers who were here converted to Islam. Experts believe that this may have been motivated by the greater influence of Islam in the region.
Its age was determined by carbon dating. It is clear from the examination that it was established between 534 and 656 AD. Prophet Nabi was born around 570. It is clear from the inspection that the church was in a single hall. Researchers argue that the hermitage consisted of an oven and an altar for making bread and wine.