Sharjah and Rome celebrate historical relations that extend to 500 thousand years

Rome, February 6 / WAM / The Emirate of Sharjah reviewed as part of its efforts in extending bridges of communication and dialogue with countries and cultures of the world as part of its cultural history throughout the ancient times in the Italian capital, Rome, where it revealed evidence proving its historical presence is a major commercial and cultural center on the route of spices by displaying tools Ashuly stone dates back 500,000 years and evidence documenting the course of human immigration for 210,000 years.

In this context, the “Government Relations Department” in Sharjah organized yesterday evening in the presence of Sheikha Badour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shorouk), Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Head of the Government Relations Department in Sharjah And Emirati.

This came on the sidelines of an exhibition organized by the “Sharjah Antiquities Authority” in Sharjah, in the famous runway of Rome “Colosium” under the title: “From Sharjah to Rome through the Road of Spices” that included a number of lectures and historical offers.

Sheikha Badour Al Qasimi confirmed that the exhibition represents a celebration of the historical and cultural heritage of the Emirate of Sharjah.

“Sharjah tells a story of human communication where cultures and ideas are intertwined and historical events overlap over centuries of trade relations and cultural exchange, which is clearly evident in the Al -Fayyah site, which has a great historical importance and is on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – UNESCO -” she said.

Sheikha Badour Al -Asmmi added that this exhibition, along with the width of the old artifacts, represents an invitation to enhance our understanding of our joint heritage and by highlighting the role of Sharjah as a vital pivotal point on the route of spices, we stress the importance of preserving our cultural heritage and strengthening ties that go beyond geographical boundaries and extend through time.

For his part, Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi stressed during the ceremony the importance of the exhibition in promoting cultural and diplomatic relations between Sharjah and Rome.

He said that the exhibition “From Sharjah to Rome through the Road of Spices” is not just a memorial to historical stations, but rather an affirmation of the importance of joint heritage in building bridges of understanding between civilizations.

He added that organizing this exhibition in the heart of Rome reflects the vision of Sharjah in preserving the human heritage and presenting it to the world in a contemporary context that enriches mutual knowledge. And consolidating cultural and diplomatic relations.

His Excellency Issa Youssef, Director General of the Sharjah Antiquities Authority, presented a symposium entitled “From Sharjah to Rome through the Road of Spices” during which he reviewed the role that Sharjah played as a major commercial and cultural center in ancient times.

He highlighted the historical ties between Arab ports and Italian cities, explaining how Sharjah formed a major meeting point within the route of spices where convoys and commercial ships were transporting valuable goods from southern Arabia to the Roman ports in the Mediterranean.

At the conclusion of the symposium, the Sharjah Antiquities Authority’s commitment to preserving this historical heritage through research and studies that enhance joint understanding between cultures.

Kholoud Al -Houli Al -Suwaidi, Director of the Cultural Heritage Department at the Sharjah Antiquities Authority, presented a presentation entitled “Sharjah Cultural Heritage”, during which she reviewed the ancient historical depth of the emirate through its archaeological discoveries and highlighted the central region of the Emirate of Sharjah, where it reviewed the archaeological site of Suhaila, which includes Ashouli stone alerts dating back to 500,000 years, along with the Al -Fayya site and the candidacy for the inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List, which is a witness to human settlement during the Stone Age, and it is one of the unique sites that contain documented class evidence that reflects the path of human immigration across the southern road of the Arabian Peninsula and dates back to 210,000 years. These discoveries are formed Live evidence confirms the pivotal role of Sharjah in common human history, as it linked the Arabian Peninsula to Africa and the world to be a major corridor in the spread of the first people.

Sharjah’s commitment to protecting its cultural heritage reflects the presence of 6 archaeological sites listed on the introductory list of UNESCO World Heritage, including the formal archaeological site that is officially nominated for insertion. Other archaeological treasures include rock art sites dating back to 7,000 years in the navigation and Khor Fakkan and Wadi El Helou site, which was a copper production center In the Bronze Age, in addition to Maliha, which was an important commercial center in the pre -Islamic period.

The exhibition was an opportunity to explore the presentation, which highlights the historical role of Sharjah as a civilized and commercial center on the old spices road by displaying rare artifacts, interactive digital media and illustrations that reflect the importance of the geographical and cultural location of the emirate.

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