Niebuhr's Museum

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Discover the fascinating collection of artefacts and souvenirs from the Royal Danish Expedition to Arabia (1761-1767) in Niebuhr’s Museum. This book unveils a largely unknown trove of antiquities and ethnographic items gathered during a significant 18th-century scientific journey.

An in-depth exploration of the artefacts and history behind the Royal Danish Expedition to Arabia.

Niebuhr’s Museum offers the first thorough presentation of the intriguing collection primarily housed at the National Museum of Denmark. Anne Haslund Hansen, the author, places these objects in context and provides detailed explanations that bring the expedition’s story to life through object biographies.

This study presents a fresh narrative of the ill-fated voyage, enriching our understanding of early Middle Eastern exploration. It also serves as a valuable comparative resource for researchers interested in 18th-century expeditions and collecting practices.

The book contributes to several fields including the history of expeditions, museum studies, and the evolution of collecting. Dr. Anne Haslund Hansen, with a background in Egyptology, has previously collaborated with Stig T. Rasmussen on publishing Frederik Christian von Haven’s journal from the Arabian Journey, Min Sundheds Forliis. She is currently affiliated with the National Museum of Denmark.

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