- Exhibition “Great Heritage from the Silk Road”
~Brilliance of the Oasis Nation in Central Asia~ -

DATE:   October 29 - December 4, 2005
PLACE:  

The Museum of Kyoto
Sanjo-Takakura, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-city

DIRECTION:   3-minute walk from Karasuma subway at Karasumaoike station
7-minute walk from Hankyu Line at Karasuma station
TEL:   81- 75-222-0888
ADMISSION:  

Adults - 1,000 yen (800 yen), High School/College Students - 700 yen (560 yen), Junior High/ Elementary School Students - 400 yen (320 yen)
* ( ) are discount prices for presales or groups of more than 20 persons
TEXT:   The Silk Road has been playing an important role in East-West trading since the pre-Christian period.  Archaeological articles from the Hellenism culture, mainly from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and metal arts of Islamic style are exhibited.  These impressive and historical artifacts will transport you to the far countries.