Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is a good place to dive into the deep roots of Arab and Islamic culture.A number of scientific and religious manuscripts, as well as a collection of Islamic arts and craft work dating from the 7th to the 19th centuries are on display. Features of particular note include the exhibit of clay, pottery, and glass, as well as metallic handicrafts inlaid with silver, gold, and brass, and the collection of astrolabes. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Nature, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
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One of the largest arts museums in the United Arab Emirates, this state-of-the-art facility opened in 1997 and features a permanent collection, as well as a program of temporary exhibits.The galleries, spread over three floors, focus on works by Arab artists from throughout the Arab world. The permanent collection includes a gallery wing devoted to artworks from the Barjeel Collection displaying an array of significant contemporary art from the Middle East. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
The 18th-century fortress that was once Ajman’s first line of defense now houses the emirate’s museum. The ethnographical exhibit gallery here focuses on the traditional local lifestyle, with dioramas of typical day-to-day Emirati life before the oil boom. There’s also a small archaeological gallery, which despite its size displays a wealth of finds from Ajman’s nearby archaeological sites that will be of major interest to history fans. Much of the archaeological gallery is dedicated to artifacts hailing from the Mowaihat site on the outskirts of Ajman city, which was discovered in 1986 when workers were laying a new sewage pipe. A circular Umm al-Nar-type tomb was uncovered, and a rescue excavation commenced. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
Umm Al-Quwain’s Al-Ali Fort, built in 1768, once guarded the entrance to the old town by overseeing both the sea and the creek. The facade, with its two rounded towers has been well restored, and the interior is now used as Umm Al-Quwain’s museum. Inside, the exhibits focus mainly on local archaeological sites with some exceptional artifacts hailing from the excavation work carried out at the nearby Al-Dur and Tell Abraq sites. Anyone with an interest in ancient history will appreciate a visit here. Al-Dur was a once-important town dating back 2,000 years. Items uncovered at Al-Dur include tombs, stone houses, large storage jars, and glassware from Egypt and Syria. Some of the earthenware uncovered is a beautiful orange with black painted design that has become known as a typical Al-Dur decorative practice. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Sightseeing
