Placed in Bamako, the capital of the country of Mali, Mali National Museum, Bamako is a well known Tourist Attractions in Bamako. Mali National Museum, Bamako is renowned all over the world for its archaeological and anthropological exhibits.
A visit to the Mali National Museum, Bamako, on your Tours Bamako you will come across innumerable exihibits, which include both the temporary and the permanent ones depicting the prehistory of the country of Mali. You can see musical instruments, dress and ritual objects associated with the en this history of Mali. The museum has a large collection of more than 6000 artistic and cultural heritage of the country. The musical heritage section comprises 150 instruments and accessories as well as 274 audio cassettes. Besides the museum has a rich collection of ceramic and textiles too.
Mali National Museum, Bamako in Mali was established during the French rule , when it served as Sudanese Museum and belonged to Institut, Francais d Afrique Noire (IFAN) under the supervision of Theiodiore Monod The museum was opened to the public on February 14th in the year 1953 the Polish archaeologist G. Szumowski was its director. On 30th of march, 1956, the museum was shifted to the newly reconstructed structure which was designed by the architect Jean Loup Pivin. The architectural style of the edifice belonged to the Mayan designs.
Information Technology systems was introduced to Mali National Museum, Bamako, a popular Bamako Tourist attraction, on June 2006 when Samuel Sidibe , the director of the museum, ventured into a collabotation with Aga Khan Trust of Culture. A new technology for the preservation of the art and the artifacts of the museum was introduced. A digital database of the rich collections was created as well as a digital archive of the images and sounds was also made with the help of technical equipments.
Mali National Museum, Bamako also played an important role in prevention of illegal trafficking of artifacts in Mali and Africa as well. The museum alps plays great role in encouraging and teaching people to protect their rich heritage. Never miss to visit this place on your Bamako Tours.
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