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19 February – 31 July 2011 Explore an astonishing cargo of some 60,000 objects carried by a ninth-century Arab dhow, ranging from exquisite ceramics to rare items of finely worked gold. Lying undisturbed on the ocean floor for more than 1,100 years until its discovery near Indonesia’s Belitung Island in 1998, it is one of the oldest and most important marine archaeological finds of the late 20th century. The find confirms for the first time the existence of a direct maritime trade route from China to the Persian Gulf and beyond. The artifacts on display are from the Tang Shipwreck Treasure: Singapore’s Maritime Collection. The acquisition was made possible by the generous donation of the Estate of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat http://www.marinabaysands.com/Singapore-Entertainment/Activities/Art-Science-Museum/Whats-On/