Photo: Meidad Suchowolski
Museum of Islamic and Near Eastern Culture
The Museum of Islamic and Near Eastern Cultures in Be’er Sheva presents a variety of modern and historical works of material Islamic culture, offering visitors an enriching and compelling intercultural experience.
Photo: Meidad Suchowolski
The Museum's Front
On the building’s façade, over the entrance gate, is carved the ruler’s tughra (monogram) of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II, during whose rule the mosque was built.
Now at the museum - Anisa Ashkar: Black Gold
October 18 2017 - March 3 2018
Photo: Amit Geron
Permanent Exhibition
In the museum’s courtyard - a permanent exhibition of archeological finds from the Islamic periods in the Holy Land. Archeological Exhibits courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Photo: Meidad Suchowolski
Museum’s Courtyard
Ottoman carved marble, decorated with a vase of flowers.