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Surviving treasures from the National Museum of Afghanistan
AFGHANISTAN
CROSSROADS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
3 MARCH — 3 JULY 2013
At the heart of the silk road, Afghanistan linked the great trading routes of ancient Iran, Central Asia, Indian and China, and the more distant cultures of Greece and Rome.
Nearly lost during the years of civil war and later Taliban (塔利班) rule, precious objects that reveal this diverse past were bravely hidden in 1989 by officials from the National Museum of Afghanistan to save them from destruction.
The surviving treasures date from 2000 BC to the 1^st century AD and included rich gold ornaments (装饰品) found at a burial site and limestone (石灰石) sculptures of a Greek city.
This is a unique opportunity to discover the story of Afghanistan’s ancient culture, its immense fragility, and the remarkable dedication (奉献) shown to its survival and protection.
DETAILED INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS
The exhibition is open late on Fridays until 20:30.
￡10, members free

EXHIBITION AND EVENTS BOOKING
www.britishmuseum.org
020 7323 8181

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
﹡On weekdays, take advantage of a classic afternoon tea package in the Court Restaurant for just ￡26 (including exhibition ticket).
﹡The exhibition catalogue (￡25 paperback) and other related titles are available in the museum shops or online at www.britishmuseum.org/shop.
﹡The exhibition Multimedia Guide (￡1) is available at the exhibition entrance.
﹡If you are visiting with a group, ask for the group ticket price. Details on group lecture packages are available at www.britishmuseum.org/groupvisits.

SPECIAL EVENTS
﹡Nowruz
Monday 18 March, 17:30.
Nowruz, or New Year, is celebrated in many countries from Afghanistan and Iran to Uzbekistan.
17:30~18:00 Entrance to exhibition.
19:00 Talks and discussion on Nowruz.
￡15 (including exhibition entry).
﹡Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.
Tuesday 14 May, 16:30~17:30.
Afghan rubab virtuoso Soudi Homayun Sakhi and tabla player Yusuf Mahmoud give a performance of a full raga and folk pieces.
￡5, members ￡3.
﹡Easter holiday activities
Thursday 18 ~ Monday 22 April,11:00~16:00.
Explore the rich culture of Afghanistan. Listen to stories of Alexander the Great, try making a kite and be inspired by the treasures from the Hill of Gold.
Suitable for all ages.
Free, just drop in.

If you arrive at the museum on April 20^th, what can you enjoy?

A．Near Year celebration.

B．Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.

C．Easter holiday activities.

D．The exhibition without any special events.

When seeing “The art of the Afgahan rubab”, a tourist can pay less by ________.

A．booking tickets online

B．attending talks and discussion on Nowruz

C．calling at 020 7323 8181

D．becoming a member of the British Museum

Which of the following statements is true?

A．Of all the special events Performance costs least.

B．Museum officials saved these objects from destruction.

C．The Multimedia Guide is offered to visitors without any charge.

D．You can learn details about group visit either on website or by phone.

Where can you most probably find this passage?

A．In a high school text book.	B．In a history magazine.
C．In a state-owned newspaper.	D．In a traveler’s booklet.

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