by virtual360 | 16 Sep 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Calicut 1498 Long before Vasco da Gama’s arrival, Calicut thrived as the Indian Ocean’s busiest port, drawing merchants from Arabia, Persia, Africa, and China. This exhibition presents the city through travellers’ eyes—capturing its cosmopolitan energy and...
by virtual360 | 16 Sep 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Ayutthaya Kingdom Explore the world of Ayutthaya, a powerful Thai kingdom that flourished between 1350 and 1500. This exhibition examines its sacred architecture, sculpture, ceramics, and royal treasures—revealing a vibrant crossroads of regional trade,...
by virtual360 | 16 Sep 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Anuradhapura Kingdom Discover Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first great capital and a centre of Buddhist devotion, royal power, and hydraulic innovation. This exhibition explores over a thousand years of cultural achievement—through monumental stupas,...
by virtual360 | 9 Jul 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Khotan Kingdom Situated on the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the Kingdom of Khotan was founded around 300 BCE and flourished as a major hub along the Silk Road. Renowned for its production of jade and silk, it served as a vibrant centre of Buddhist...
by virtual360 | 11 Jun 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: The Mamluk Sultanate The Mamluks were an elite warrior class of slave-soldiers, primarily of Turkic and Caucasian origin, who rose to power in Egypt and the Levant. Originally enslaved as young boys, they were trained in military and administrative skills,...
by virtual360 | 13 Dec 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Heavenly Horses Horses hold a distinguished place in Chinese culture, symbolizing power, speed, and celestial favour. Known as “heavenly” for their to the association with divine realms, these animals became emblems of status and strength. From...
