Join Juan De Lara as he takes us on a tour through the colourful history of Arabia’s Qaryat al Faw; a fascinating gem in the desert rich with treasure-laden tombs, iconography of Egyptian goddesses, statues of Greek demigods, and marvellous inscriptions. Listen in as Juan discusses the wonders of the Incense Routes, the brilliance of the famed Nabataeans, and the importance of this site for understanding – and appreciating – the dawn of Islamic art.
Dr Juan de Lara is the Director of The Armenian Institute. He also holds the position of Associate Researcher at the University of Oxford – Khalili Research Centre for the Art and Material Culture of the Middle East and is also a Trustee of Global Learning London.
The image is an artist’s reconstruction of the aspect of the frescoes in Qaryat al Faw, first–third century AD, consistent with the larger style in the region.
