In this episode of “On Show”, we explore the exhibition “Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire” with Fakhera Alkindi, Senior Curatorial Assistant at Louvre Abu Dhabi.

The Mamluks were once enslaved soldiers who rose to power and ruled over a vast empire stretching from Egypt to Syria between 1250 and 1517. Known for their military strength, they also fostered a golden age of cultural exchange and artistic achievement.

Join us for a guided walkthrough of this landmark exhibition, developed in collaboration with the Musée du Louvre, and discover the stories, people, and connections that shaped one of the Islamic world’s most influential dynasties.

The exhibition “Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire” is on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi from 17 September 2025 to 25 January 2026.

“On Show” is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Our warm thanks to Fakhera Alkindi for her kind participation.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and our website: louvreabudhabi.ae

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton
Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves
Show cover: Sarah AlNuaimi

Artwork credits: Venetian School, A Venetian Diplomatic Mission Received by the Governor of Damascus, Italy, Venice, 1511, Oil on canvas, Paris, Musée du Louvre, Department of Paintings, INV-100. Photo © 2024 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Gabriel de Carvalho