Khalifa’s birthplace opens to public in Al Ain

Qasr Al Muwaiji, the birthplace of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, officially opened its doors on Sunday as a museum in Al Ain.

Shaikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region, inaugurated the fort in a traditional ceremony and was accompanied by dignitaries before touring the historic fort and the latest permanent exhibition which celebrates the President’s life.

The fort underwent an extensive conservation programme which originally started in the late 1970s. In 2009 the work was extended to include archaeological excavations, preservation measures and restoration interventions.

The excavation has discovered a number of artefacts that are now displayed in the museum, including coins dating back to the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries which suggest proof of trade in Al Ain area at that time.

The restored site is a combination of the original fort and a modern glass building which hosts the permanent exhibition.

Original article by Sarvy Geranpayeh

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