Early Islamic burial (IMAGE) Uppsala University Caption Human remains in grave dated to the Umayyad Era in the late 7th and early 8th centuries (the second caliphate). A new study combining archaeological, historical and bioarchaeological data provides new insights into the early Islamic period in modern-day Syria. The research team was planning to focus on a much older time period but came across what they believe to be remains of early Muslims in the Syrian countryside. Credit Jonathan Santana Usage Restrictions May only be published in connection to reports about the research by Srigyan, M. et al, or after permission from photographer. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.