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Dr. Humam Saad, who led the excavation and archaeological research at the
General Directorate of Antiques and Museums in Syria stated “it is not the oldest of its kind, but it is the most complete and rarest”. Nabu Museum is hoping to purchase other properties in the area in an effort to preserve the surrounding heritage sites and continue excavating the mosaic. Following this initial discovery, further excavation in 2023 supported by Nabu Museum uncovered more of the mosaic structure that depicts The Battle Of The Centaurs, a mythical battle between the
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tablets were returned to Iraq in early 2022 after Nabu Museum recovered them from various countries around the world. The handover took place at the
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artist. The façade that envelopes the entire structure is made of weathering steel. The interior of the building was designed by Obaidi. The museum was licensed by the
Lebanese ministry of culture under decree number 16/2018 on 8 March
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Lebanese artists. The museum gets its name from the Mesopotamian Patron God of literacy,
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was an exhibition that was held between Jun 20th and September 20, 2020. This exhibition reflected various forms of expression that occurred during wartime in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine.
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is an exhibition of some of the earliest Arabic language news papers and magazines from around the world. The exhibition is showcasing from 10 June 2023 until 16, September 2023.
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