14 December 2022
Under the Patronage of His Highness Ruler of Sharjah inaugurates the exhibition; Omani Civilization: Origin and Development in the Sharjah Museums Authority
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad al-Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the exhibition (Omani Civilization: Origin and Development) was inaugurated at the Sharjah Archeology Museum of the Sharjah Museums Authority, in the presence of His Excellency Salim bin Mohammed al-Mahrooqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, and His Excellency Jamal bin Hassan al- Moosawi, Secretary General of the National Museum, Ahmed bin Hilal bin Saud Al-Busaidi, Ambassador of Oman to the United Arab Emirates and HE Manal Ataya, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority.
The exhibition sheds light on several artefacts spanning different periods of time from the human and cultural heritage of the Sultanate of Oman, starting from prehistoric times (125,000-300 BC), the Stone Ages, the Bronze Age, and up to the Iron Age, including the most important civilizations including Magan, the Wadi Suq period, in addition to the Iron Age, which includes the treasure of Dibba, the archaeological site of Salut, the treasure of al-Safa, the Samad period and the beginning of the Islamic era.
The exhibition also includes some of the Omani heritage sites registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List, such as the sites of the Land of Frankincense, the Omani falaj system, the sites of Bat, al-Khutm and al-Ain, Bahla Fort, and the ancient city of Qalhat. The exhibition links the past and the present, through contemporary collections that present a close connection between the lives of Omanis and their surroundings, while highlighting the emergence and development of traditional craft industries, such as the emergence and development of the Omani dagger and its patterns, ornate decorative patterns and symbols, among other cultural manifestations.