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The Ancient Near East

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...

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Worshipping statue, -2150/-2000 (Neo-Sumerian-Ur III), found at Tell Djoha (Iraq), alabaster