Over 60 Heritage Club members from primary grades dive into the region’s ancient past, discovering artifacts, pottery, and centuries-old coins.
DUBAI: In an effort to connect young expatriates with the deep-rooted history and culture of their host nation, a delegation of 60 students from Sharjah Indian School, Juwaiza, recently visited the Sharjah Archaeology Museum. The educational excursion, organized specifically for the school’s Heritage Club members from Grades 1 to 5, aimed to provide the young learners with a firsthand look at the UAE’s vibrant cultural evolution and ancient civilizations.
During the immersive tour, the young students explored the museum’s specialized galleries, which house rare treasures spanning several millennia. The children observed an extensive collection of ancient tools, prehistoric pottery, intricate ornaments, and early monetary coins, all of which map out the lifestyle and socio-economic history of the region’s early inhabitants.
Museum officials guided the students through the exhibits, explaining how archaeological excavations act as a portal to the past, deciphering historical mysteries and preserving human heritage. The students engaged enthusiastically with the curation, asking insightful questions and noting the significance of preserving historical remnants.
School educators noted that the trip was highly successful in fostering a sense of historical awareness and curiosity among the primary students. The interactive experience effectively bridged the gap between classroom social studies and physical history, instilling an early appreciation for cultural preservation.
The successful study tour was closely coordinated and supervised by social studies faculty members, including Jeeja Prajith, Shobhana Ramankutty, Vrinda Ramjith, Sugandhi Shaju, Revathy Balakrishnan, and Jaseela Kunhi Veedu, who provided contextual guidance throughout the exhibition walks.
The Sharjah Archaeology Museum, established to preserve and exhibit artifacts excavated within the Emirate, serves as a premier educational hub in the region. By opening windows into the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages, as well as the pre-Islamic and Islamic eras, the institution plays a critical role in educating the UAE’s diverse multinational student population about the Arabian Peninsula’s deep geopolitical and cultural footprint.
