King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has given approval for the exhibition of Archeological Masterpieces of Saudi Arabia to tour a number of European capitals and major US cities, said Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA). The Royal approval for the exhibition to tour EU and US museums with its first scheduled show in the Louvre in Paris under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the President of France underlines the Kingdom's historical position and introduces its civilization to the world, Prince Sultan said, adding that it is also a bridge to the understanding of human history. As regards the intended message of the exhibition at the Louvre, Dr. Ali Bin Ibrahim Al-Ghabban, SCTA Vice President for Antiquities and Museums said: “One of the most important goals of this exhibition is to shed light on the history, culture and civilization of the Kingdom through the ages,” he said. “By showcasing these artifacts, we are presenting our culture and history to the world,” the official added.
