Guided visit
The Ancient Near East covers a vast area that your students might recognize as the Fertile Crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates. Here, one of the first great river civilizations emerged in a region known as "the cradle of civilization." Time for a closer look! Cylinder seals and cuneiform clay tablets tell the story of organized kingdoms, extensive trade networks, and thriving cities. Winged genies, demons, and heroes like Gilgamesh offer a glimpse into the region's rich religious and mythological culture. Everyday objects like golden jewellery, bronze weapons, and horse harnesses bring...
The Ancient Near East covers a vast area that your students might recognize as the Fertile Crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates. Here, one of the first great river civilizations emerged in a region known as "the cradle of civilization." Time for a closer look! Cylinder seals and cuneiform clay tablets tell the story of organized kingdoms, extensive trade networks, and thriving cities. Winged genies, demons, and heroes like Gilgamesh offer a glimpse into the region's rich religious and mythological culture. Everyday objects like golden jewellery, bronze weapons, and horse harnesses bring Mesopotamian life back to the present. Finally, fertility figurines shaped like women highlight the importance of agriculture. Not to be missed!
