Autumn Special Exhibit
September 28 - December 15
MLEIHA
Treasures of the Ancient Arabian Maritime Caravan Kingdom from Sharjah
Please note that this information pertains to an upcoming exhibition.
In 2015, a major discovery made at the Mleiha archaeological site in the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed the existence of a Hellenistic-era Oman kingdom that dates back to the third century BC. This site was likely the capital of this ancient kingdom. Excavations here have unearthed a royal palace, town walls, residential buildings, and a cemetery, with objects showing influences from Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Parthian, Central Asian, and Indian cultures.
Mleiha vanished suddenly in the fourth century but left behind a rich cul-tural legacy that speaks of ancient maritime exchanges. Over a hundred recently discovered artifacts from this site, including many National Treasures and Im-portant Cultural Property, belonging to the Sharjah Archaeological Authority,will be featured in this exhibition.
Information
- Exhibition Term
- September 28, 2024 - December 15, 2024
- Open Hours
- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry: 4:00 pm)
- Closed Days
- Every Monday (or next business day if Monday is a national holiday)
- Admission Fees
- [Adults] 1,300 yen [High school/university students] 1,100 yen [Elementary/junior high school students] Free
- Venue
- China/Western Regions Gallery
- Organizers
- MIHO MUSEUM and the Emirate of Sharjah
Exhibition Highlights
Bronze Incense Burner Foot in the Shape of a Sacred Beast
1st century CE
Bronze Plate with Design of Animals
3rd century BCE
Alabaster Jar
1st century CE
Left:Amphora made in Rhodes (glazed in Mesopotamia) 1st century CE
Right:Amphora from Mesopotamia 1st century CE