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| The most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on the ancient Middle Eastern city of Petra, and its creators, the Nabataeans, came to Calvin College and Grand Rapids, Michigan for the third and final leg of its U.S. journey, featuring over 200 exceptional objects — many on display for the first time in North America. | May 17, 2008 Petra ended August 15, 2005. Thanks to all who came; thanks to all who worked on the project! Video See why Petra is described as big, beautiful and breathtaking! (60 seconds, RealPlayer format) |
| "This is truly an extraordinary exhibition." — Karim Kawar, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico "This major exhibit at Calvin College's Prince Conference Center is worth the hype." — John Gonzalez, Grand Rapids Press |
In Grand Rapids, Petra: Lost City of Stone was presented by:
Organized by the American Museum of Natural History and the Cincinnati Art Museum, and presented under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan, Petra is the first major cultural collaboration between Jordan and the United States. Air transportation generously provided by Royal Jordanian. Calvin College gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our sponsors. |
