DUBAI: The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is preparing to display a collection of artifacts from ancient Italian sites as part of the Ancient Kingdoms Festival in AlUla, marking their first appearance in the region.
Running from Nov. 7 to Dec. 14, the exhibition, titled “Masterpieces of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples,” will feature artifacts from the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were buried under volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E.
It will also present pieces from the famed Farnese Collection, one of the most prestigious collections from Greco-Roman antiquity.
The exhibition will be held at the famed Maraya, the largest mirrored building in the world.
Rami Almoallim, the vice president of destination management and marketing at the Royal Commission for AlUla, said in a statement: “The display of these ancient artifacts is particularly poignant, because just as the people of ancient Rome sought beauty and craftsmanship, so too did the ancient civilizations of AlUla, and my hope is that visitors can experience both here.
“This exhibition is ultimately a tribute to both our legacies and reinforces AlUla’s vital role as a centre for heritage preservation, knowledge exchange, and discovery,” he added.
