6th century Christian monastery discovered in Gulf

[Business Standard]  Recent archaeological excavations in the Gulf have discovered remains of a sixth century Christian monastery, abandoned by monks in about 750 AD following advent of Islam in the region, Senior Metropolitan of the Universal Assyrian Church Mar Aprem said here today. Aprem, who visited the Nestorian Monastery's ruins in Sir Bani Yas Island at Abu Dhabi on June 21, said the discovery is of historical significance as it was the only early Christian site in the Gulf region.