Burial mask 1-100 CE Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province, Thaj, Tell al-Zayer Gold Riyadh, National Museum. Photo credit: © Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage
Explore the history of the Arabian Peninsula through archaeological and cultural artefacts from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced that its next exhibition, Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia, will run from 8 November 2018 – 16 February 2019.
The museum invites guests to visit to explore the rich history of the Arabian Peninsula through archaeological and cultural artefacts, including a selection of rare pieces from the UAE.
“The UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have always been connected by a common heritage and history,” says H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
“This year’s edition of the exhibition will be a reflection of the rich, shared cultural heritage and deep-rooted history between the two nations.”
Roads of Arabia explores the five main chapters in the history of the Arabian Peninsula,
- early prehistoric settlement;
- maritime exploration;
- caravan trading routes that linked the region with Asia, Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean;
- routes of holy pilgrimage emerging in the 7thcentury CE; and
- the social and economic developments between the 14thand 16thcenturies that set the stage for the modern-day region.
“The Arabian Peninsula has been a place of exchange, culture and civilisation since earliest Antiquity, and Louvre Abu Dhabi is deeply rooted in the region’s unique history and context,” says Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi.
“The exhibition is an important opportunity for us to re-examine and celebrate this rich heritage through a remarkable series of artefacts, expanding on the regional pieces in our permanent collection to tell an Arabian story from a new perspective.”
The exhibition presents opportunities to explore art, culture, and history. Be sure to drop in with your family to learn more about the historical importance of the region we call home.
For more information on the exhibition or ticket bookings, please visit www.louvreabudhabi.ae or call Louvre Abu Dhabi at 600 56 55 66.
Statue of an eagle standing on a bull’s head, 1-100 CE, United Arab Emirates, Ed-Dur, Stone, Umm Al Quwain, Department of Tourism and Archaeology. Photo credit:© Department of Tourism and Archaeology – Umm Al Quwain.
