Adumatu is a semi-annual journal of the Arab world, with articles in both Arabic and English. Published privately by Abdul Rahman Al-Sudairy Foundation in Riyadh, the journal provides a welcome glimpse into the archaeology of the Arab world. The first issue, published in January of 2000, contained five papers and a book review in English and six papers, six symposium reports, a journal review and a book review in Arabic. Abstracts in English and Arabic were provided for the other language papers. Papers ranged in topic from one on the Holocene environment by Fekri Hassan to cultural papers on the Ottoman, pre-Islamic, Kushite, Roman, and Iron ages.
Countries covered in the articles include the Sudan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
The journal has a large format and high quality reproduction of figures and photographs with clear, sharp images. According to the editorial page on the website, Adumatu is the ancient name for Dumat Al-Jandal, one of the townships of Adumatu which acted as an important passageway for civilizations between east and west. It's a wonderful idea, and I hope they continue to publish in the future. Adumatu is published twice a year. Sponsored Links Family Vacations in Egypt Experience the ancient wonders of Egypt with Thomson Family Adventures.