Age remnants of an ancient mangrove swamp, found around Dubai during the
building of collector networks, estimated at about 7,000 years. Approximately
5,000 years ago the coastline, departing into the country, took a modern look,
while the area was covered with sand. Prior to Islam, the people in this region
worshiped Badzhayi (or Badzhar). Under the rule of the Byzantine Empire and the
Sassanid Empire reached flourishing region, and the Sassanid Empire controlled much of the region.