Ancient Christian Cross Discovered in Abu Dhabi Reveals Historical Christian Presence

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Ancient Christian Cross Discovered in Abu Dhabi Reveals Historical Christian Presence
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Archaeologists in Abu Dhabi have discovered a 1,400-year-old plaster Christian cross at a monastery site on Sir Bani Yas Island, providing concrete proof that the nearby houses were part of a Christian settlement, which helps deepen understanding of early Christian presence in the Arabian Gulf.

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