A corner at Bahrain’s National Museum dedicated to historical rarities features ceramics unearthed in Dilmun burial mounds which, according to experts, were originally from India.
Three earthen vases, which archaeologists trace the origin to the West Indian state of Gujarat, are being showcased as the ‘Object of the Month’ at the gallery lobby, as India and Bahrain celebrate 50 years of bilateral relations.
Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (Baca) director general of culture and arts Shaikha Hala bint Mohammed Al Khalifa highlighted the importance of the painted vases during a tour of the museum, alongside the announcement of the week-long golden jubilee celebrations which is underway.
The GDN reported that the golden jubilee celebrations kicked off last Tuesday at Bab Al Bahrain and continue with performances, talks and workshops lined up every day.
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