By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Ancient Mesopotamia, known to be the location of some of the world’s earliest civilizations, is located in modern day Iraq. Remnants of empires that existed in the region such as the Babylonian Empire, Assyrian Empire etc. are represented in the historical artifacts found in different parts of … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The long-awaited Grand Egyptian museum is soon to open. Egypt has anticipated opening a new museum for over two decades. The current well-known and respected Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, located in Tahrir Square in the center of Cairo, has been welcoming visitors for over a century. The … Continued
SOURCE: CN TRAVELER BY: JENNA SCATENA Look out Dubai: Abu Dhabi is quickly rising on the Gulf’s arts and culture scene. Perhaps its biggest credibility boost is its most recent art opening: The Louvre Abu Dhabi, a stunning waterfront art and civilization museum designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. The opening put Abu Dhabi’s percolating … Continued
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