MUGUR (site code MUG)

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.

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