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In July 1799, a group of soldiers stumbled upon an object set to change our understanding of the ancient world. That object was the Rosetta Stone, perhaps the most famous piece of rock in the world. This fragment of an ancient stela (an inscribed slab) became the key that unlocked the mysterious hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt.
They will identify the gods and goddesses worshiped and the stories told in temple decoration. Challenged to design their own temple, students will reveal that ancient Greek architecture changed their world and continues to inspire buildings around us today. Ages: 7–11 (KS2) Curriculum links: History. Session time: 60 minutes.
Nineveh was the capital of the powerful ancient Assyrian empire, located in modern-day northern Iraq. Sennacherib was the king of Assyria from 704–681 BC and was famous for his building projects. The rooms and courtyards of his Neo-Assyrian Southwest Palace at Nineveh were decorated with a series of detailed carved stone panels.
The Medieval Europe gallery showcases many of the world's greatest medieval treasures. British, European and Byzantine objects tell the story of a period of great change when territorial wars and political turmoil shaped the continent we know today. From the power and dominance of the Church in everyday life, to the social change spread through ...
Aug 1, 2022 · The British Museum virtual tour will show you what this museum looks like in August 2022, located in London, is a public institution dedicated to human histo...
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This new job requires historic enquiry skills, the ability to sift arguments and creative flair. Investigating objects from the collection and weighing up the evidence, they will develop their own perspective and judgements about ancient Egypt's common misconceptions. Ages: 7–11 (KS2) Curriculum links: History. Session time: 60 minutes.
Encounter the diverse world of ancient Italy in the first millennium BC before the rise of Rome. The wide range of objects in Room 71 illustrates life and beliefs in pre-Roman Italy. Chief among its ancient peoples were the Etruscans who flourished in central Italy between the eighth and first centuries BC. The Etruscans were famed in antiquity ...
