Venue:Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building The Belitung Wreck, of an Arab dhow that dated all the way to the first half of the 9th century in the Indonesian waters, curiously carried a cargo almost exclusively Chinese. Dr Michael Flecker, who directed the archaeological excavation of this magnificent find, will discuss the excavation, the ceramic and non-ceramic cargo, dating, identifying the origin and likely route of the ship and the composition of the crew. What was this Arab vessel doing so far from home? By National Library Singapore. Held in conjunction with the "Rihlah – Arabs in Southeast Asia" Exhibition. Registration Places are limited, please register via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to "Arts". Admission is free. For more details on "Rihlah" exhibition and activities, visit rihlah.nl.sg. August 21st, 2010 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM Location National Library 100 Victoria Street SG 188064 Website: Click to Visit Contact Website: Click to Visit
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