Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey

The Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey (ADIAS) was established in 1992 on the instruction of the late President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan[1] to survey for record and, where appropriate, excavate archaeological sites on the coast and islands of Abu Dhabi.[2] Its founding Executive Director was Peter Hellyer. Since 1992, ADIAS has identified thousands of sites or groups of sites on the coast and islands of Abu Dhabi.[3]

ADIAS is under the patronage of Lieutenant-General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

References

  1. ↑ "Welcome to the Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey (ADIAS) website -". 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  2. ↑ "A survey of the Island of Abu'l-Abyadh, United Arab Emirates | Antiquity Journal". www.antiquity.ac.uk. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  3. ↑ "Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey (ADIAS): Peter A. Hellyer papers: NYU Special Collections Finding Aids". findingaids.library.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
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