Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Arabian Routes: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia exhibition begins at the Louvre

The Louvre unveiled a new exhibition today to showcase the ancient and medieval history of Saudi Arabia. ‘Arabian Routes: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’, will showcase over 350 artifacts dating back to the Islamic and pre-Islamic periods, many of which have never left the country before.

The exhibition is the result of efforts by the French and Saudi governments to foster better ties. In 2006, the prestigious Paris museum allowed its masterpieces of Islamic art to go on display at the National Museum in Riyadh, and this event is considered the return visit....

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