Hormuz eLibrary

Hormuz eLibrary

eLibrary: Hormuz Once a vital link between Persia, India, Arabia, and China, Hormuz thrived on trade and cultural exchange. This exhibition blends vivid eyewitness accounts with archaeological finds—ceramics, ship remains, and fortresses—to reveal a world shaped by...
Okinoshima eLibrary

Okinoshima eLibrary

eLibrary: Okinoshima Okinoshima is a remote island shrine where ancient mariners between Japan and China once sought divine protection. This exhibition explores its sacred legacy through ritual offerings, taboos, and archaeological finds—tracing centuries of maritime...
Cirebon Shipwreck eLibrary

Cirebon Shipwreck eLibrary

eLibrary: Cirebon Shipwreck The Cirebon shipwreck carried a dazzling cargo—but our exhibition tells a different story. We focus on what was lost: archaeological context, accountability, and access. Through documented evidence and ethical reflection, this underwater...
Champa eLibrary

Champa eLibrary

eLibrary: Champa 1250-1471 Champa flourished for over a millennium along Vietnam’s central coast, blending Indic, Khmer, and later Buddhist influences. This exhibition showcases temple sculptures—both freestanding and architectural—revealing a rich visual language...
Calicut eLibrary

Calicut 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...