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Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia

Tokyo National Museum
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The Arabian Peninsula has been intersected by trade routes since ancient times, acting as crossroads of diverse peoples and civilizations. This exhibition will, for the very first time in Japan, display treasures from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that reveal a dynamic history and culture. More than 400 invaluable cultural properties will be displayed, including the oldest stone tools in Asia, dating back over a million years; anthropomorphic stelae erected in the desert 5,000 years ago; excavated artifacts from the thriving ancient cities of the Hellenistic and Roman periods; a 17th-century door from the Ka’ba in Mecca, the holiest site in the religion of Islam; and possessions of King Abdulaziz, the first monarch of Saudi Arabia, from the 20th century. You are invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience the immensely rich and fascinating history of the Arabian Peninsula.

Venue: Hyokeikan, Tokyo National Museum

Schedule

Jan 23 (Tue) 2018-May 13 (Sun) 2018 

Opening Hours Information

Hours
9:30-17:00
Closed
Monday
Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day.
Closed during the New Year holidays.
FeeAdults: ¥620, University Students: ¥410, High School Students and Under, Under 18s and Seniors Over 70: Free.
Websitehttp://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=1886&lang=en
VenueTokyo National Museum
https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en
Location13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712
Access10 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 13 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line, 15 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines.
Phone050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
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