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The Atlas of Maritime Buddhism Project
During the first nine months, even during COVID restrictions on group events, the exhibition entitled: “The Buddhist Maritime Silk Road” has attracted 600,000 in-person visitors.
The cross – its development as a symbol in early medieval northwest Europe
The cross is the pre-eminent Christian symbol, depicting the execution of Christ in a brutal method reserved by the Roman State as a deterrent for offensive crimes.
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From Norwich to Sweden
In June 2022, the Nara to Norwich team travelled to Sweden to view some of the archaeological sites and items explored in the exhibition.
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Learn about some of the famous sites which attracted Buddhist and Christian pilgrims from afar.
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See how burial practices were changed by the new religions.
Main Story
Join medieval clergy in their appreciation and desire for this unique material.
Focussed Story
Be amazed at how such fragile objects journeyed over the Silk Roads.
Focussed Story
Join travellers on often difficult and dangerous journeys made for faith, diplomacy and trade.
Focussed Story
Marvel at the objects in gold and precious stones buried with the elite.
Focussed Story
See the skies as they appeared to star-watchers and navigators at both ends of the Silk Roads.
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