May 2026

Prince Arikankharor slaying his enemies. Sandstone (exhibition replica in resin). Unknown location (Meroe?). Meroitic period (270–350 CE). Purchased in 1922. Worcester Art Museum 1922.145.

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Animals Art Museums North Africa Nubia

A Bestiary of Ancient Nubia

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures presents a new exhibit offering a fascinating synthesis on animals in Nubian art and culture.