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The Black Gold Museum has opened in Riyadh, offering an artistic narrative of oil's history and its impact on societies. This unique museum features over 350 artworks and explores the relationship between humans and oil throughout the ages.
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, and Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, inaugurated the Black Gold Museum at KAPSARC in Riyadh. This museum is the first permanent institution dedicated to oil and art, offering a comprehensive view of petroleum's impact on human life and culture.
Wine barrels transformed into a global standard for measuring oil after American oil producers agreed on their size in the 19th century. This shift helped organize the oil trade and facilitated the transport of millions of barrels worldwide.