Baca: The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), in collaboration with the Zayed National Museum, is set to host a cultural event at the Bahrain National Museum on Saturday, July 4, at 7:00 pm. The event aims to celebrate the longstanding historical ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the programme will include a presentation titled "Zayed National Museum: Celebrating the Enduring Connections Between Magan and Dilmun", followed by a screening of the documentary "A Bronze Age Boat Sails Again". This event is open to the public and is expected to feature participation from cultural specialists from Zayed National Museum, such as Noura Al Mubarak, Head of Corporate and International Affairs; Aisha Al Mansoori, Assistant Curator; and Dr. Emma Thompson, Head of Acquisitions and Commissions.
The event represents the first collaboration between the Bahrain National Museum and Zayed National Museum since the latter's opening last year, reflecting the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between the two countries. It also underscores their shared commitment to preserving their rich heritage while strengthening cultural connections between the past and the present.
The presentation will delve into the historical connections between the ancient civilisations of Dilmun, located in present-day Bahrain, and Magan, associated with the current territory of the United Arab Emirates. It will emphasize the trade, economic, and social links that historically connected these two civilisations across the Arabian Gulf. The documentary "A Bronze Age Boat Sails Again" will showcase traditional boat-building techniques used by the region's early inhabitants, celebrating one of the Gulf's maritime heritage traditions.
Moreover, the growing cultural cooperation between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates is evident in the Zayed National Museum's display of 19 archaeological artefacts from the Dilmun and Tylos civilisations, selected to highlight Bahrain's historical and cultural heritage. This collection marks the Bahrain National Museum's largest international loan of archaeological objects to date.
Additionally, both nations are collaborating on archaeological excavations at the Qal'at al Bahrain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to further knowledge of the region's ancient civilisations. They are also preparing a joint research project, expected to launch during the fourth quarter of this year, reaffirming their commitment to advancing scientific research in heritage and archaeology.