Kassym-Jomart Tokayev tours Jordan Museum in Amman
As part of his official visit to Amman, Jordan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan visited the Jordan Museum, Akorda reports.
During a visit to the Jordan Museum, President Tokayev was joined by Jordan’s Prince Ali bin Hussein, Princess Sumaya bint Hassan, the Museum’s Vice-Chair, and Ihab Amarin, Director General of the Jordan Museum.
The Kazakh leader toured the Museum’s exhibition halls, familiarized with the rare artifacts and exhibits. President Tokayev also got acquainted with the history of creation of the largest museum in Jordan.
The Museum boasts a collection of scrolls - the Dead Sea Scrolls, including the Copper Scroll, which has great historical value.
In addition to permanent exhibitions, the Jordan Museum hosts temporary exhibitions, lectures, seminars and cultural events aimed at promoting and preserving the national history and culture.
In conclusion, Kazakh leader Tokayev left an entry in the Book of Honor.
Earlier it was reported that on February 18, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had arrived in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for an official visit.
During the talks, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited Abdullah II of Jordan to pay a visit to Kazakhstan.
Earlier, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev bestowed Altyn Qyran Order (the Order of the Golden Eagle), the highest order in Kazakhstan, to Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein.