{"id":19326,"date":"2025-09-13T15:18:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T12:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/voga\/?p=19326"},"modified":"2025-09-13T15:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T12:24:54","slug":"phd-degree-awarded-to-mr-fawaz-hassan-al-hayyani-in-ancient-archaeology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/voga\/en\/19326\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Degree Awarded to Mr. Fawaz Hassan Al-Hayyani in Ancient Archaeology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mr. Fawaz Hasan Ameer Al-Hayyani <\/strong>was awarded a PhD degree in Ancient Archaeology for<\/strong> his dissertation titled: A Study of Archaeological Sites in Dhamri Region through Archaeological Remains and Inscriptions<\/em><\/strong>, which was submitted to the Department of Archaeology and Tourism, Faculty of Arts and Humanities \u2013 Sana\u2019a University. The dissertation defense was held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The PhD Viva-Voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:<\/p>\n

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#<\/strong><\/td>\nCommittee Members<\/strong><\/td>\nDesignation<\/strong><\/td>\nUniversity<\/strong><\/td>\nPosition<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nProf. Abdulhakim Shaif Mohammed<\/strong><\/td>\nInternal Examiner<\/td>\nSana\u2019a University<\/td>\nChair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nProf. Mohammed Saad Al-Qahtani<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Supervisor<\/td>\nSana\u2019a University<\/td>\nMember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nProf. Munir Abduljaleel Al-Ariqi<\/strong><\/td>\nExternal Examiner<\/td>\nThamar University<\/td>\nMember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The dissertation was a descriptive and comparative archaeological study of several sites in Dhamri region, historically known as Abwan (currently Qasr Al-Sabaya), Nakbam (currently Hisn Jashayesh), Al-Ahjer Al-Qadim (Bani Bada), Ta\u2019arman (currently Bayt Dhiba\u2019an), Bani Hayyan, and Bayt Abu Atif. Dhamri region lies south of Sana\u2019a and north of Dhamar city. It is administratively divided between Al-Hada\u2019a District of Dhamar Governorate and Bilad Al-Rus District of Sana\u2019a Governorate.<\/p>\n

The study aimed to uncover the archaeological sites and identify the material remains and physical evidence they contain. A key objective was to produce a scientific and historical record that sheds light on Dhamri in its northern (Al-Jarti<\/em>) and southern (Al-Dharanhi<\/em>) sectors. It also sought to systematically study and survey all the archaeological sites in the region.<\/p>\n

The dissertation examined six archaeological sites\u2014 Abu’an, Nakbam, Al-Ahjer Al-Qadim, Ta’arman, Bani Hayyan, and Bayt Abu Atif\u2014with a focus on highlighting their layouts, which include fortifications, palaces, temples, and surrounding architectural structures and annexes, such as public and private dwellings, water facilities, rock-cut tombs, roads, and other features.<\/p>\n

The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:<\/p>\n

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  • The archaeological remains at the sites reflect highly sophisticated technical and architectural achievements, suggesting their status as principal centers of significance.<\/li>\n
  • A unique moating feature distinguished Al-Ahjer Al-Qadim site: a surrounding rock-cut moat (5.5 meters deep) around what became known as Qasr Al-Mukhandaq<\/em> (Moated Palace).<\/li>\n
  • At Ta\u2019arman<\/em> site, a rare bronze statue was uncovered depicting a woman wearing a royal crown, holding a cornucopia in her left hand, dressed in a transparent garment with a belt at the waist, and adorned with a necklace ending in a sun disk and dangling on her chest.<\/li>\n
  • At Bani Hayyan <\/em>site, several ancient Yemeni inscriptions, graffiti, and ibex engravings were found, including five inscriptions (Hayyani 1\u20135<\/em>), which, after study, found to address religious and commemorative themes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The researcher concluded his study with several key recommendations, including:<\/p>\n

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    • Conducting further archaeological research and documentation of the region\u2019s sites before their damage or destruction.<\/li>\n
    • Remove debris and rubble from the surface of the sites, left by random digging and<\/li>\n
    • Undertake systematic and scientifically guided archaeological excavations at Dhamri sites to preserve and study their cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The dissertation defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, specialists, students, colleagues, and the researcher\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

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