Ancient Gulf cities go virtual
April 23rd, 2010 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANSSharjah, April 23 (IANS/WAM) History and archaeology enthusiasts can now move through the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) “virtual” ancient cities at the click of a mouse.
The Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) has launched a website which will take users on a historical tour through four very distinct periods of Sharjah’s rich archaeological past.
The new website also provides extensive information and updates on excavation finds in both Arabic and English, an official said.
“The launch of the website is a turning point in the museum’s 13 year history and will provide virtual access to our extensive collection to enhance learning opportunities for all,” Manal Ataya, SMD director general, said.
The website is user-friendly and aims to attract the younger generation. Using the internet is an excellent way to increase access to information and share experiences with people, she said.
The virtual tour highlights key objects excavated over 25 years in Sharjah, which include precious figurines, pieces of jewellery, inscriptions, and exquisitely crafted items.
–IANS/WAM
pm/dg
- 56 Sharjah varsity students to get sponsorship - Nov 14, 2011
- Lights festival begins in UAE - Feb 10, 2011
- Sharjah skyscraper catches fire - Apr 28, 2012
- Sharjah marks International Museums Day - May 20, 2012
- New relics found in UAE - Jan 17, 2012
- Dubai ruler's website soon on iPhone - Jul 01, 2011
- Sharjah ruler undergoes surgery in Paris - Dec 01, 2011
- US envoy to UAE visits art exhibition - Dec 18, 2011
- Bangladeshi Nobel laureate meets Sharjah ruler - May 10, 2012
- 150 artists gather at international calligraphy event - Apr 19, 2010
- UAE leader meets US envoy - Feb 29, 2012
- Sharjah ruler pardons 173 prisoners - Jan 13, 2012
- Sharjah approves 2012 general budget - Dec 30, 2011
- UAE launches website on aviation security - Nov 18, 2011
- UAE, Belgium discuss bilateral cooperation - Jan 09, 2012
Tags: ancient cities, archaeology, dg, director general, distinct periods, enthusiasts, excavation, figurines, gulf cities, inscriptions, launch, manal, museums department, share experiences, sharjah museums, smd, turning point, united arab emirates, virtual tour, younger generation