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The Oriental Museum
 The Oriental Museum ... cultures throughout the Orient.Newest Review: ... judging by the questions and discussion points – that accompanies all of the major exhibits. There is a large collection of shabtis, model figures placed in burial chambers and inscribed with magic text in order that they might continue to serve their master in the afterlife, and amulets used to ward off evil spirits. An obelisk from Oswan, presented to the Duke by the ruler of Egypt ... more ... and whose counterpart can be found in Cairo Museum, towers over tomstone stelai carved in relief with soldiers and servants which once served as gravestones. Weapons, basketwork, an ivory dice and castanets are housed on the far wall next to...more |
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The Oriental Museum: New Horizons (1282 words)
by - written on 10/02/03 (Very useful, 245 readings)
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Founded in 1950, and the only one of its kind in the UK, Durham University's Oriental Museum is largely unknown despite being a mere twenty-minute walk from the world renowned Durham Cathedral. Situated on the grounds of Van Mildert College, the museum's exhibits come from a variety of 19th and 20th century sources and cover the civilisations of Asia, the Near East and Islamic North Africa. OPENING TIMES AND ADMISSION Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm Weekends 12 – 5pm Bank Holidays 10am – 5pm £1.50 adults 75p concessions £3.50 family ticket Telephone: (0191) 3747911 Website: ... Read the complete review
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