Ruler Of Sharjah Inaugurates Historical Exhibition At Sharjah Archaeology Museum
Digging into the rich artefacts of the Emirate and Saudi Arabia, the exhibition shines the spotlight on the ties and traditions that are common to people of the Arabian Peninsula
In a new exhibition, the Sharjah Archaeology Museum is exhibiting artefacts that were discovered in Saudi Arabia, marking the first time these archival treasures have been brought outside of the Kingdom. The Echo of Caravans: Pre-Islamic Civilisation Sites in Saudi Arabia was inaugurated today by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Chairman of the National Authority for Tourism and National Heritage in Saudi Arabia.
Rich in archival context, the exhibition showcases 50 artefacts found in Najran, Al Ula and Tayma, the three most important commercial centres in Saudi Arabia, in their first-ever public display. In addition to these pieces, a number of artefacts discovered in Sharjah’s Mleiha and Jabal al Buhais from 2000 BCE to 300 AD are on view.
HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan, who established the Sharjah Museums Department in 2006 to promote the Emirate’s rich cultural heritage, walked through the exhibition, getting acquainted with the provenance of the artefacts. He was also briefed on the historical and scientific role the pieces played in trade and the archaeological methods used at the time.
The Echo of Caravans: Pre-Islamic Civilisation Sites in Saudi Arabia runs at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum until 31 January 2019. Sharjahmuseums.ae