World`s oldest known Natural pearl discovered

Question: The oldest known Natural Pearl is discovered recently in which of the following country?
(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) UAE
(d) Australia
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • The oldest known natural pearl in the world has been discovered by Abu Dhabi archaeologists working at a Neolithic site on Marawah Island which is just off the coast of Abu Dhabi.
  • The pearl is dubbed as ‘Abu Dhabi Pearl’. It was found in layers that have been radiocarbon dated to 5,800-5,600 BCE, during the Neolithic period.
  • This discovery proves that pearls and oysters were being used in the UAE nearly 8,000 years ago, and represents the earliest known evidence for pearling yet discovered anywhere in the world.
  • Prior to the Abu Dhabi Pearl discovery, the earliest known pearl in the UAE came from a Neolithic site in Umm Al Qaiwain.
  • Ancient pearls have also been found at a Neolithic cemetery close to Jebel Buhais, in the Emirate of Sharjah.

Links:
https://gulfnews.com/uae/worlds-oldest-known-natural-pearl-discovered-on-abu-dhabi-island-1.1571578188392
http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=World%e2%80%99s-oldest-known-natural-pearl-discovered-on-Abu-Dhabi-Island&id=373261