http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Shibam Hadhramout Cultural Forum host professionals in Archeologyň [The Source: shibam/hadhramaut.in - 11/05/2009] Under the title

"Applications of Facts in Hadramout,"    Shibam Hadhramout cultural Forum   hosted    Hussein Al-aidarous and Hassan   Aidid from Public Authority for the preservation of historical cities and specialized in ArcheologyThe lecture centered on two topics, the first one   was gine by Mr. Hussein Al-aidarous dealing with   the archaeological sites in the Wadi and Hadramaut hills, guided by pictures of those archaeological sites, which came about by science of Archeology that deals with the past of Man.  He also addressed the effects of pre-history which is divided into stages old time,   middle and modern.  Referring to the types of Archeology that are stationery  Like buildings and movables objects like utensils,  monuments  and those  have been submerged during the sinking of the burial sites . As also discussed how to give dates to this archeology item through    radio carbon analysis, 14’ Speaking about sciences that helps in, including History, Geology. Geography and Gemology as well others that help to determine Archeology. In the second topic, Mr. Hessian Aideed, spoke about the importance of awareness of the value of the Archeology and sites monuments, presenting an example of Islamic monuments that are of historical importance and great History Such as Ja’amee Shibam, Masjid Al- Midhar.  He went on talking about the diversity of domes, minarets and the similarity in ancient city planning from one region to another. At the end of these lectures, questions and queries time was provided to the audience and later were answered, they also called on the concerned authorities to preserve the historical cities of take interest in the monuments and them.