http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Russian scientific mission continue the archaeological work in Socotra [The Source: Mukalla/Hadramoutinfo/Saba.net - 2/11/2012] Acting Chairman of the General Authority for Antiquities and Museums Muhannad Ahmed Al-sayani ,met today with the Russian archaeological mission headed by Professor Alexander Sedov .


At the meeting, reviewed the mission program of work in the Socotra archipelago and concentrated in continuing the archaeological work on the north shore of the archipelago near the settlement of (Gehlh) as well as the registration and documentation of archaeological samples and folklore alsagtria dialect .

It will also archaeological survey work in the area (Koch) in the western part of Socotra and the mission has already a partial survey of the previous season, 2010.

The head of the mission expressed his happiness to continue the work of the Mission in the Socotra archipelago, praising the efforts of the Antiquities Authority to facilitate the task of Russian scientific mission with the participation of experts Yemenis.