Aqaba Archaeological Museum, National museum in Aqaba, Jordan.
Description
The Aqaba Archaeological Museum displays Bronze Age objects, ancient pottery, coins, and tools discovered at nearby excavation sites. The collection shows the different civilizations that shaped this region across thousands of years.
History
The building was constructed in 1917 as a palace for Sharif Hussein Bin Ali, founder of the Hashemite dynasty. After its conversion into a museum, it now documents the ancient cultures that shaped the port city long before that time.
Culture
A large Quranic verse inscription displayed here once decorated the eastern gate of the city during the 9th century. This text reveals how religious messages shaped the architecture and daily life of people at that time.
Practical
The museum sits adjacent to the historic Aqaba Fort and offers guided tours to explain the excavations of the region. Visitors should plan time to look through the different exhibition areas at a relaxed pace.
Did you know?
The museum houses golden coins from the Fatimid period and the kingdom of Segelmascha in Morocco, showing evidence of long trade routes. These objects reveal that the ancient port city was connected to distant regions.
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