# Zayed National Museum's First Temporary Exhibition Explores 7,000 Years of Camel History

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- Published: 2026-10-14T17:30:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zayed National Museum, the national
museum of the UAE, announces its inaugural temporary exhibition, **_Tracks Through
Time: The Camel in Society, Trade and Art_. **The world’s first exhibition to comprehensively
explore more than 7,000 years of camel history will open early December 2026, coinciding
with the museum’s first anniversary celebration.

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Zayed National Museum

Tracks Through Time examines the camel’s role in society, trade networks and creative
cultures of the UAE and the wider region, from the earliest evidence of wild camels
on this land to the living traditions practised today.

The exhibition will include wild camel bones excavated from the archaeological site
of Baynunah in Abu Dhabi dating to the Neolithic Period (4,500-4,000 BCE), on loan
from Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, alongside remains from Al Sufouh in Dubai
dating back to the Bronze Age (2,000-1,300 BCE) loaned from Dubai Culture and Arts
Authority. This is the first time that detailed evidence of the now-extinct wild
camel species will be presented to the public.

**Dr. Peter Magee, Director of Zayed National Museum**, said: "We are excited to
present our first temporary exhibition, which celebrates the camel’s profound significance
in Emirati culture and the broader story of the UAE. This exhibition represents 
our mission to deepen understanding of the UAE through original research and meaningful
public engagement. Grounded in the latest scientific research and built through 
collaboration, the exhibition traces the unique archaeological evidence for the 
presence of wild camels in the UAE thousands of years ago, initial camel domestication
in the UAE, camel-human bonds and daily life, culminating in the prestige of Al 
Hejin camel racing and Mazayna beauty competitions."

Also included are domesticated camel bones from the site of Saruq Al Hadid in Dubai,
dating back to the Iron Age (2600–550 BCE) loaned from Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.
These remains provide some of the earliest evidence in the world for the taming 
and rearing of wild camels into a domesticated species.

Other highlights include a rare children’s book detailing the different species 
of camel and their uses dating to the 1840s, examples of rock art depicting camels
from Fujairah dating to 3,000 years ago and representations of camels in UAE postage
stamps throughout the years. Audiovisual elements will present rare archival photography
and film footage alongside recordings of Taghrooda and Alheda’a (camel calling),
oral traditions inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity, and oral testimonies from camel herders and community members.

Tracks Through Time will form part of a wider programme of activities and experiences
marking the museum’s first anniversary milestone. Visitors will be able to take 
part in exhibition-related workshops, activities, tours, alongside special anniversary
programming across the museum, as well as enjoy a standalone retail offering inspired
by the themes of the exhibition.

For images and more information about Zayed National Museum, please visit this **
[folder](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b5P3LgFDclhrALAKCR-_Ti-vemT6p3We).**

[⌊Credit line: Peter Leach © Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi, Zayed 
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Tourism-Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum Collection⌉[
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Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum Collection

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Camel Stamp seal. 
Credit line: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum
Collection

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