Tip: Doha Museum of Islamic Art
Ever happen to visit Qatar? This is a great museum, only opened in December 2008. It is how it should be: great displays,
free of charge and free to take pictures anywhere. More info.
by Ole Chavannes, 24 september 2011
Ever happen to visit Qatar? This is a great museum, only opened in December 2008. It is how it should be: great displays,
free of charge and free to take pictures anywhere. More info.
by Ole Chavannes, 24 september 2011
A door from 1270, made for the rulers of Anatolia. The detail is incredible. This style of geometrical woodwork dates
back to pre-Islamic times (630 CE).
The architect M.I. Pei also designed the Louvre pyramid in Paris.
A molar flask from Egypt, from the 9th or 10th century. It is named like this because it reminds of the root of a molar tooth.
The purpose was probably to contain perfume or essence.