At the museum, there was an exhibition fromPetra, called "Petra, wonder in the Desert." I can hardly believe I had never heard of this amazing place, situated in Jordan. The exhibition was wonderful, but as no photography was permitted in Petra, you will need to use the link if you wish to see photos of this ancient city.
We did see some of the other exhibitions at the museum, although not all.
This is a grave amphora (c. 740BC, Athens). These were monuments partly interred in the burial mound, with the ashes of the deceased underneath. This one stands about five feet high.
A smaller one here, around 18 inches, this amphora was a prize awarded to a winning athlete at the panathenea, the festival in honour of the goddess Pallas Athena. The amphora would have contained olive oil. (c. 530 BC)
This rare suit of Greek armour, was not only worn as protection, but as a means to impress the enemy. (c 350 BC)
It was well past lunchtime when we left the museum in search of food, and went off to the Beans and Bagels cafe we had visited before.
Delicious bagels, with many varieties to choose from , along with lots of different toppings and cream cheese.
This cafe is so warm and cosy inside, that when we entered, our glasses fogged up and we had to take them off.
A little more wandering around, back to the central station, and the bus home for me, and TRO went of to the Duke of Oz pub to meet Liz and Aysha to watch the English football.
Location: Leiderdorp,The Netherlands
Visited Petra whilst in Jordan and it is absolutely amazing.... Also a Nabatean settlement in Saudi Arabia but not as spectacular. Only rediscovered recently but definitely should be on your bucket list!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been wonderful Maree , the small exhibition was great. Our bucket list is getting longer :)
Delete