Sharjah Ruler opens GCC archeology exhibition

The exhibition, organized by the Sharjah Museums Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Youth, displays a variety of artifacts from six countries, including: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait.

The Ruler of Sharjah reviewed the variety of artifacts in the exhibition, including hunting instruments, weapons, ceramic and stone implements, ornamental pieces, seals, personal ornaments and agricultural tools, and heard a summary on the history of human evolution in the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council. from ancient times to the present, and about the central role of the Arabian Peninsula in human settlement, culture and trade.

He was also briefed on the region’s advances during the Neolithic, 7,000 years ago, particularly its interactions with Mesopotamia, which led to the adoption of new practices such as the domestication of sheep, goats and cattle, the use of colored pottery and specific burials. practices.

During his exhibition tour, His Highness observed the evolution of agriculture in the third millennium BC, noting how it fueled the rise of advanced local civilizations, particularly Dilmun (encompassing areas of Bahrain, parts of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) and Majan (covering the United Arab Emirates). and Oman), which witnessed the establishment of residential colonies in oases and valleys, the development of crafts and the creation of intricate trade networks that connected these colonies both internally and with regions such as Mesopotamia and Sindh, taking advantage of the area’s strategic position in the trade route. .

His Highness received information about the formation of ancient Arab kingdoms approximately 3,000 years ago along major trade routes, contributing to the development of a distinctive Arab identity during a period that was marked by significant advances in writing, industry and architecture.

In addition to the exhibition, Sharjah Archeology Museum also organizes a range of inclusive and engaging activities for visitors of all ages and abilities that are designed to complement the themes of the exhibition and offer unique hands-on experiences.

The opening ceremony was attended by Sheikh Majid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Archeology, Umm Al Quwain; Sheikh Salem Bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture and Youth, and Aisha Rashid Deemas, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority, as well as several senior officials from cultural institutions and museums from the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United Arab Emirates.