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Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani Museum
 
Archealogical area
 
Highlights
Some views from Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani Museum This magnificent private collection was acceded to His Highness Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani by his father, Sheikh Qassim bin Faisal. Beginning its life in the 1960s, it has now grown in size and splendor and is now beautifully displayed at the museum for the public to enjoy...more

Planning a visit

 

The museum is open on demand. To book an appointment, call the curator at 556 19 48 or 522 05 30. The Museum is closed July and August. For more information, visit the Web site of the museum. The museum is a member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM). Public restrooms are available in the building.

UTM coordinates N 25° 21' 10" E 51° 15' 17"
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Gold / Abu Yacoub Yusif. Marinid A face cover. Yemen, 19th century A steel inlaid in gold helmet with calligraphy. Iran, Safavid period A bronze ewer signed and containing calligraphy. Yemen, 14th century
Glazed pottery inkpot for calligraphers. Syria, 14th century A part of the Quran with Turkish comments by Ali Afandi and naskh calligraphy. Turkey, 1824 An ivory inlaid wood chair. Florence, 16th century A square silver pray holder. Yemen, 19th century

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