Explore different cultures and civilizations at one of the most famous museums on the Museum Island!
Delve into mysteries of ancient Mesopotamia. Examine 5-thousand-year-old artifacts excavated in Uruk – one of the first cities in human history. Get to know amusing myths and fierce deities of the Assyrian Empire. Experience the grandeur of the famous Ishtar Gate – a marvel of the Ancient World and find out the symbolic meaning behind its stunning decoration.
Learn about life in ancient Greek cities at the coast of Anatolia and be amazed by the 17-metre-high Market Gate of Miletus. Discover the sophisticated crafts of the Islamic Middle East and see unique works of ark from medieval Syria, Turkey, Iraq and Spain.