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Preserving Ancient Statues from Jordan

July 28, 1996 - April 6, 1997

Museum: Sackler Gallery

Location: Islamic Gallery, First Level

On view are 8 examples of ancient plaster statues dating from 6500-7000 B.C., excavated in Ain Ghazal, Jordan, in 1985. The exhibition focuses on the archaeological context as well as the conservation of the statues. The objects are on loan from the Department of Antiquities in Jordan. Free brochure 2 interactive videos (includes a description of the discovery, a demonstration of how the statues were made, an account of the examination/conservation, and an exploration of statues as works of art and culture)

See October 1996 Smithsonian magazine, p. 108

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