Multaqa Zayed National Museum Series Discussion exploring Important Archaeological Sites across the UAE held at Manarat Al Saadiyat

Abu Dhabi, February 21, 2015: The Multaqa Zayed National Museum series returned on Wednesday 18 February with a discussion held at Manarat Al Saadiyat on the archaeological excavations that have helped experts around the world develop a better understanding of the UAE’s rich history. Dr. Walid Al Tikriti, Head of Archaeology Section at the Historic Environment Department, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture, and Eisa Yousif, Archaeology Department, Media and Culture Authority, Sharjah, explored the topic of Unearthing a Rich History, through important archaeological sites such as Jebel Faya in Sharjah, Jebel Barakah in Al Gharbia, Ed-Dur in Umm Al Quwain and a Christian monastery on Sir Bani Yas Island, among others. The discussion was moderated by Sara Abdullah, Archaeologist – Department of Archaeology at the Architectural Heritage Department at Dubai municipality.

Presented by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), the Multaqa Zayed National Museum series will hold 3 more panel discussions on 18 March 2015 – Al Nahyan Sheiks: Governance, Politics and Diplomacy, 16 April 2015 – The Emergence of a Great Leader, and 20 May 2015 – The Five Year Plan. Introducing Zayed National Museum to the public, and telling the story of the UAE through the life and achievements of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the series will take place across various locations including Manarat Al Saadiyat, Qasr Al Hosn and Al Ain Palace Museum.

Zayed National Museum will celebrate the unification of the Emirates and their transformation into a modern nation under Sheikh Zayed (1918–2004) – the ‘Father of the Nation,’ within the context of the Middle East and the wider world. Designed for the public, the museum will enable visitors to encounter an unparalleled collection of art and artefacts from ancient and living cultures of the UAE and the wider Middle East.
    
There are limited seats available for each talk, so please book in advance at www.saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae or call +971 (0) 2 657 5800.