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Oman National Museum hosts photo exhibition of 1920s Tunis
Muscat – An exhibition titled Tunisia in Focus 1920 , presented at National Museum, in partnership with Embassy of Republic of Tunisia and Tunis International Centre for Digital Cultural Economy, opened on Monday. It offers visitors a rare glimpse into the daily life, architecture and artistic heritage of early 20th-century Tunis.
Inaugurated under the patronage of H E Ibrahim bin Saeed al Kharousi, Undersecretary for Heritage in Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the exhibition will run till July 7.
On display is a curated collection of vintage photographs that capture scenes from over a century ago – including Youssef Sahib al Taba'a Mosque, the historic cloth market of Tunis and other landmarks that illustrate the city's layered cultural history.
H E Ezzedine al Tiss, Tunisia's Ambassador to Oman, said the exhibition is more than an archival display. ' Tunisia in Focus 1920 reminds us that delving into history is not just remembering but understanding the present and shaping a better future,' he said.
He noted that the century-old photographs have been digitally restored to preserve Tunisia's visual heritage for future generations.
A notable feature of the exhibition is its use of modern technology. Visitors can scan QR codes beside each exhibit to access virtual reality reconstructions of the original scenes, offering an immersive look at Tunis as it appeared in the 1920s.
This blend of historical preservation and digital innovation aligns with the aims of Tunis International Centre for Digital Cultural Economy. Affiliated with Tunisia's Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the centre works to protect heritage while supporting cultural tourism and promoting the creation of original digital content. It also seeks to nurture a new generation of cultural entrepreneurs, positioning creative industries at the heart of sustainable development.
