Jewel of Muscat
Videos, photos and information on the reconstruction of a 9th-century Arab ship, and its historic voyage from Oman to Singapore.
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- 15th October 2011Jewel of Muscat is now on show to the public in Singapore. Her new home, the Maritime Experiential Museum was formally opened today by distinguished representatives of Singapore and Oman.
Jewel of Muscat on show in SingaporeUp to a million people a year are expected to visit Jewel in her new home, the Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium at the heart of Sentosa Resorts world.
The Museum was opened by H.E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi Secretary General of Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Goh Chok Tong, Emeritus Senior Minister of Singapore in a ceremony.
Jewel is displayed on two floors of the high tech museum so that visitors can view both her deck and her unique sewn hull.
Commenting on the opening Sayyid Badr said displaying Jewel in all her glory would give visitors a unique opportunity to learn about Oman's Maritime heritage and the Maritime Silk Route. You can see his full remarks in the Speeches section.
Jewel of Muscat
Jewel of Muscat has completed her voyage from Oman to Singapore where she is to be handed over to the people of Singapore as a gift from Oman.
Ancient Treasure Ships Exhibition
The Jewel of Muscat was the star of the show at a highly successful travelling exhibition during its tour of Oman.
More than 72,000 people visited the National Geographic Exhibition : From China to Arabia; Ancient Treasure Ships and the Great Oman Voyage while it was on in Muscat and Salalah. During the exhibition in Salalah the University of Dhofar organised an accompanying programme of lectures and seminars on Oman's Maritime history.
The exhibition told the story of the ancient maritime trade routes between the Arab World and the East. You can find out more here.
