Award winning private museum, the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum (CCM) opened its doors on January 27th, 2014. It houses the personal collection of historic artefacts, rare manuscripts and the armory of Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori. It illustrates the historic role of his homeland as a cultural crossroads of global trade routes between Europe, Africa, and Asia where the United Arab Emirates , from its ancient center on the Creek, has witnessed an evocative and important interplay of several of the world’s civilizations.
This museum explores the United Arab Emirates' historic role as a trading center between Asia, Africa, and Europe long before oil became this region's most prominent industry. Located inside the old residence of Sheikh Hashr bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, who was a member of Dubai's ruling family, the exhibits trace this coastal area's history as part of the global trade routes, with displays of artifacts and manuscripts. Also on-site is the Rare Books and Manuscripts Museum and the small Armory Museum.
Location:
Al Khaleej Road, Dubai
Official Site:
www.themuseum.ae
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