Special exhibition by the Section of Near Eastern Archaeology in the foyer of the museum



A journey into the heart of the desert and into the depths of time.

Lost in the flow of millennia, hidden among rock and sand, lies Petra—the legendary city of the Nabataeans. As if created by divine hands, its rock-cut tombs rise majestically from the stone, carved into the rugged walls of narrow gorges. Yet behind this monumental beauty lies another face: that of transience. This exhibition invites you into a world of cults and kings, rituals and resting places. It reveals how the Nabataeans mastered the elements and transformed rock into eternity.

Tombs like palaces, monumental temples—Petra was not only a center of trade, but a place between worlds.

Immerse yourself in the stone-made legacy of a vanished civilization—and confront the question: What remains when everything passes away?

Guided tours of the exhibition:
Sun, 1 February 2026 – 2:00 pm
Sun, 1 March 2026 – 2:00 pm
Sun, 5 April 2026 – 2:00 pm
Sun, 3 May 2026 – 2:00 pm

In a special show, 240 minerals and crystals are presented in our geology room.