Legacy of the Middle East
Cuneiform Writing. Courtesy Texas Memorial Museum.
This exhibition details the profound evolutionary advances in human culture that originated in the ancient Middle East, including agriculture, domestication of animals, and the founding of cities and city-states. Furthermore, Legacy of the Middle East examines the beginnings of such technologies as metalworking and glassmaking, the invention of the wheel, and the creation of counting and writing.
Exhibition
Using photographs, drawings, maps, charts, and replicas of artifacts, the Legacy of the Middle East provides a concise introduction to the modern kingdom of Saudi Arabia and tells the story of the great cultural revolution that began when hunters and gatherers settled down and began farming. Panel topics include:
- Modern Saudi Arabia
- Islam and scholarship
- Beginnings of agriculture and herding
- First cities and states
- Development of metallurgy
- Invention of the wheel
- Glass
- Origins of counting and writing
- Invention of the alphabet
Legacy of the Middle East is produced by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, in collaboration with the Jeddah Historical Preservation Department [Saudi Arabia] and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin.
Exhibition Formats
Legacy of the Middle East is available in two formats:
| Freestanding | |
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| Languages | English and Arabic |
| Content | 10 double-sided panels 11 support legs |
| Space Requirements | 108 square feet of floor space (18’ x 6’) |
| Shipping Weight and Dimensions | Travels in 3 fiber cases:
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| Rental Fee* | $300* |
| Rental Period | 4 weeks |
| Freestanding | |
|---|---|
| Language | English and Arabic |
| Content | 7 double-sided panels 8 support legs |
| Space Requirements | 70 square feet of floor space (5’ x 14’) |
| Shipping Weight and Dimensions | Travels in 2 fiber cases:
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| Rental Fee* | $150* |
| Rental Period | 4 weeks |
*Rental fees are based primarily on the cost of shipping. Prices may vary based on current fuel surcharges or venue location within the state of Texas. Out-of-state rentals are priced on an individual basis. Please call for a rental fee quote specific to your venue.
Print Materials
A specified number of print materials are provided with this exhibition at no additional cost. Additional copies of these materials may be obtained for a nominal fee:
- 2 bilingual viewer guides with learning activities.
- 50 bilingual teacher guides, bilingual statement of each panel theme
- 2 bilingual catalogs with learning activities
- 3 posters
Publicity Materials
Press release
Legacy of the Middle East press release
Publicity image
A publicity image is available for promoting this exhibition at your venue. Please contact the exhibitions coordinator to request an electronic file of this image. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the exhibitions coordinator to process your request.
Humanities Texas logos
Venues may request a CD with the Humanities Texas logo in a number of electronic file formats for use when developing print and online promotional materials. Logo files are also available for download on the logo page.
Questions and Rental Information
Call 512.440.1991 or email
exhibitions@humanitiestexas.org.
2013 Bookings to Date
Awty International School
01/09/2013–02/05/2013
Roland Park Country School
05/01/2013–05/31/2013