Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia
Hyokeikan
January 23, 2018 (Tue) -
May 13, 2018 (Sun)
February 23, 2018 (Fri), Hyokeikan
Built in honor of the wedding of the Taisho crown prince, the name of this building means “to express congratulations.” It has been designated an Important Cultural Property as a representative example of Western style architecture of the late Meiji period (early 20th century).
Hyokeikan
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Special Exhibitions
Anthropomorphic stele, Qaryat al-Kaafa, near Ha'il, Late 4th–early 3rd millennium BCE (National Museum, Riyadh)
Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia
Hyokeikan
January 23, 2018 (Tue) - May 13, 2018 (Sun)
Since ancient times the Arabian Peninsula has been intersected by trade routes, 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. We invite you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience the immensely rich and fascinating history of the Arabian Peninsula.