Event

Exhibition “Abu Rayhon Beruni, Geographical and Intellectual Journeys”

From September 4th to 8th, 2023, a new exhibition titled "Abu Rayhan Beruni: Geographical and Intellectual Journeys" will take place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The project is timed to coincide with the 1050th anniversary of the birth of the distinguished scholar and thinker.
UNESCO Headquarters
Event
1050th Anniversary of the birth of Abu Rayhon Beruni
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Location
UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
Rooms :
Pas Perdus Hall
Type :
Exhibition
Arrangement type :
In-Person

Thanks to the visual elements of the scenography and multimedia installations, as well as the displayed manuscript copies prepared by specialists of the Institute of Oriental Studies at the Academy of Sciences from the collection of the National Library of France, visitors to the exhibition will be able to familiarize themselves with the life and work of Abu Rayhan Beruni. They can learn about his travels, discoveries, and research that largely shaped the development of medieval science and remain relevant to this day.



The opening of the exhibition will take place on Monday, 4 September 2023, at 11:30 am in the Pas Perdus Hall, and will be followed by a cocktail reception in the Japanese garden.

Organized by the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Art and Culture Development Foundation of the Republic of Uzbekistan

 

Contact : dl.uzbekistan@unesco-delegations.org

How to access UNESCO Headquarters

  • The exhibitions are free and open to the public on the dates indicated, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., upon presentation of an ID card.
  • UNESCO Headquarters is accessible to people with reduced mobility

Adresse : 7 Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris, France