Examples of stone tools used in daily life in the temples of ancient Yemen In the pre-Islamic period (Archaeological study)

Abstract

This study dealt with the stone tools in the pre-Islamic period from the contents of the ancient Yemeni temples that were dedicated to the rituals and ceremonies of the temples. These stone tools that the ancient Yemenis used in their temples were classified into stone incense burners in terms of their importance, uses and description.

Stone lamps are lighting tools in temples. Description, type of raw material, and importance for the temple. The study dealt with stone tools for vows and offerings used in temple rituals. They were classified into two types of tools: tools for placing temple offerings, which are offering tables.

And the last tables for pouring various liquids, and the study dealt with the tools for the appearance in the temples. These tools were classified into basins for preserving temple water for purification. These stone tools are not devoid of writing or decoration on them. The type of decoration and the emptying of the inscription were studied. The researcher used in Study of these models of stone tools contained in ancient Yemeni temples. The descriptive approach to these artifacts, description through models of artifacts in Yemeni museums, then a conclusion and an appendix of photos followed by a list of references.

This study will not allow for comparison between stone tools in other civilizations.