Shimal
Shimal is the name of a settlement in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is associated with the Shihuh tribe of the Northern UAE and Oman and with the foundation of the Islamic era port of Julfar, and was once the seat of the Ruler of Julfar. It is also the location of an important archaeological site dating back to the Umm Al Nar culture (2,500–2,000 BC).
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| Coordinates: 25°49′5″N 56°1′54″E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Elevation | 134 m (442 ft) |
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