The transitional displays, linking the
previous gallery space to this one,
locate Qatar on a map of ancient trade
routes, featuring objects from the 10th century wreck of the Cirebon, which sank
off the coast of Indonesia. In the centre
of the gallery is a large wooden model
of the Qatar peninsula with projections showing traditional seasonal movement.
A highlight of the space is the first of the
large format oral histories, where Qatari people share memories of their traditional lifestyle. Exhibits present the artefacts of movement—elaborate camel saddles, leather water bags, instruments of navigation—and objects related to traditional knowledge about plant resources and animal tracking, essential for survival.
This gallery’s Family Exhibit invites children to track animals in the desert and navigate by the stars, amongst other activities.
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This gallery focuses on the theme of movement as a fundamental element in the
identity of the Qatari people: seasonal movement between
al barr (the inland desert) and the coast; movement to find water and pastures; and movement to buy and sell goods.