Video: ‘From Sharjah to Rome via the Spice Route’ exhibition opened

A momentous archaeological exhibition, ‘From Sharjah to Rome via the Spice Route’—the first Arab exhibition—was opened at the historical Curia Julia building in the Colosseum Archaeological Park.

The exhibition is being organised under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Ambassador of the Faya Palaeolandscape World Heritage Nomination File and Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), inaugurated the historic exhibition.

The exhibition showcases 110 rare artefacts unearthed from Sharjah’s ancient trade centres, including Mleiha and Dibba Al-Hisn. These artefacts highlight Sharjah’s central role in the thriving trade networks between the East and West during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, offering a captivating glimpse into the cultural and economic exchanges that shaped the ancient world.

The collaborative showcase between Sharjah and Rome, organised by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA), celebrates the millennia-old historical and cultural connections between the ancient civilisations of the Arabian Gulf and Rome.