National Museum in Sana'a, Yemen, reopens
A little visited museum that houses a wealth of archaeological history from ancient times to the near modern.
The museum was originally opened in 1971 but lacked a sufficient number of experts to maintain the collection. In 1977, the Netherlands decided to give assistance in developing the museum and its collections.
By1997 the collections had grown quite large and major renovation was required. Now the museum has finally re-opened.
Read the article in Yemen Observer.
A brief summary of the exhibits can be found on the Yemen Museum site. The collections include Yemeni historical artifacts, pre-Christian artifacts and pre- and post-Mohammedan artifacts. The artifacts include statues, papyrus fragments, coins, weapons and other human remains.
Tom
The museum was originally opened in 1971 but lacked a sufficient number of experts to maintain the collection. In 1977, the Netherlands decided to give assistance in developing the museum and its collections.
By1997 the collections had grown quite large and major renovation was required. Now the museum has finally re-opened.
Read the article in Yemen Observer.
A brief summary of the exhibits can be found on the Yemen Museum site. The collections include Yemeni historical artifacts, pre-Christian artifacts and pre- and post-Mohammedan artifacts. The artifacts include statues, papyrus fragments, coins, weapons and other human remains.
Tom
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