|
News -
Culture, Arts & History
|
|
Tuesday, 03 March 2009 09:06 |
 An exhibition entitled, “Barbarian or Genius? Discover the Real Genghis Khan” opened February 27 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of the best attended museums in America.
The exhibition is being billed as “ the largest-ever presentation of 13th century treasures, many of which might have been used during the Khan’s empire.” Some 200 artifacts will be on display, including Mongolian costumes, head dresses and musical instruments from the National Museum of Mongolian History. Further imperial gold, metal ornaments, beads, a tombstone and more from Russia’s State Hermitage Museum will be seen at the Houston museum.
Also, a mummy recently uncovered in a Mongolian cave is part of the display.
Along with displays about the conquered lands during the Khan empire, information about other changes brought by Mongolia will also be displayed. These include the world’s first national parks, postal system, international law and the borders of modern nations.
Running through September 7, tickets for the exhibit cost $22 for adults and $18 for children.
|
Subscribe to this comment's feed
