Exhibition Highlights Al-Shuaybah Islamic Coin Hoard
The 'Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea' exhibition showcases a valuable hoard of Islamic silver coins discovered off the coast of Al-Shuaybah.
JEDDAH: An exhibition titled ‘Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea’ is currently drawing the attention of both locals and tourists in Jeddah.
Located at the Red Sea Museum, the exhibit features a significant collection of coins from the Al-Shuaybah treasure, which includes a hoard of Islamic silver coins recovered from shipwrecks along the coast of Al-Shuaybah, a historic port that served pilgrims en route to Makkah.
The coins, dated between 1225 and 1350 AD, provide an insightful look into regional trade networks and economic exchanges across the Red Sea during this time period.
This glimpse into maritime and commercial history underscores the importance of these artifacts in understanding the historical significance of Al-Shuaybah.
Approximately 300 silver coins were recovered from what is believed to be a hoard originally containing around 5,000 pieces.
These recovered items are part of ongoing initiatives aimed at protecting cultural heritage and safeguarding archaeological artifacts within the Kingdom.
The exhibition runs until May 29, offering visitors an enriching cultural and educational experience through visual displays and interactive technologies.
The artifacts from the Red Sea serve as a testament to centuries of maritime navigation and continuous cultural and commercial exchange.
Located at the Red Sea Museum, the exhibit features a significant collection of coins from the Al-Shuaybah treasure, which includes a hoard of Islamic silver coins recovered from shipwrecks along the coast of Al-Shuaybah, a historic port that served pilgrims en route to Makkah.
The coins, dated between 1225 and 1350 AD, provide an insightful look into regional trade networks and economic exchanges across the Red Sea during this time period.
This glimpse into maritime and commercial history underscores the importance of these artifacts in understanding the historical significance of Al-Shuaybah.
Approximately 300 silver coins were recovered from what is believed to be a hoard originally containing around 5,000 pieces.
These recovered items are part of ongoing initiatives aimed at protecting cultural heritage and safeguarding archaeological artifacts within the Kingdom.
The exhibition runs until May 29, offering visitors an enriching cultural and educational experience through visual displays and interactive technologies.
The artifacts from the Red Sea serve as a testament to centuries of maritime navigation and continuous cultural and commercial exchange.