Mugur is a small seasonal island to the NE of Arduan with a small settlement in the interior. Surveyed 2000.
MUG 001 19°57.048/30°20.735
Mugur enclosure medieval
Subrectangular stone enclosure around a low rocky outcrop in cultivated area
to E of modern cemetery. Extensive spread of medieval sherds on mound.
MUG 002 19°57.009/30°20.602
Mugur Occupation - cemetery medieval
Low mound within village area close to mosque and modern cemetery. Surface
spread of medieval sherds, probably from eroded settlement site.
MUG 003 19°56.952/30°20.524
Mugur Diffi postmedieval
Poorly preserved fragments of possible Diffi structure measuring c.16
x 14m. walls eroded to near foundation level in most parts.
MUG 004 19°57.023/30°20.312
Artindiffi Fortifed site, medieval-postmedieval
Enclosed settlement on north side of island, opposite Marakol. Rough stone
enclosure c.70 x 30m with one substantial stone foundation near centre and
traces of other structures. Mudbrick tower and adjoining rooms
at north end overlooking river. Quern stone in northernmost room. ‘Late
Christian’ pottery common indicating late medieval date, probably with some
continued use in post-medieval period. Note presence of boulders with deep
round holes cut into them, and also drawings of crosses on rocks.