Hall of Ancient Civilizations

Beneath an Eternal Sky

Beneath an Eternal Sky

The Painted Ceiling of Queen Nefertari's Tomb Deep within Egypt's Valley of the Queens lies QV66, the tomb of Queen Nefertari, Great Royal Wife of Ramesses II. Often called the...

Beneath an Eternal Sky

The Painted Ceiling of Queen Nefertari's Tomb Deep within Egypt's Valley of the Queens lies QV66, the tomb of Queen Nefertari, Great Royal Wife of Ramesses II. Often called the...

The Story of Kingman Turquoise

The Story of Kingman Turquoise

Across continents and throughout history, people have treasured turquoise from their own landscapes, each variety carrying the distinct character of the place that formed it.

The Story of Kingman Turquoise

Across continents and throughout history, people have treasured turquoise from their own landscapes, each variety carrying the distinct character of the place that formed it.

Why Ancient Egyptians Treasured Lapis Lazuli

Why Ancient Egyptians Treasured Lapis Lazuli

Long before modern roads or ships, lapis traveled by caravan through deserts and mountain passes before finally reaching the workshops of Egyptian artisans.

Why Ancient Egyptians Treasured Lapis Lazuli

Long before modern roads or ships, lapis traveled by caravan through deserts and mountain passes before finally reaching the workshops of Egyptian artisans.

Ancient Egypt: Was Silver Really More Valuable Than Gold?

Ancient Egypt: Was Silver Really More Valuable ...

Gold has long been called the metal of kings. But in ancient Egypt, there was a time when another metal was even more highly prized.

Ancient Egypt: Was Silver Really More Valuable ...

Gold has long been called the metal of kings. But in ancient Egypt, there was a time when another metal was even more highly prized.

Welcome to the Hall of Ancient Civilizations

Welcome to the Hall of Ancient Civilizations

Long after kingdoms have fallen and cities have returned to dust, their stories continue to endure through the objects they leave behind.

Welcome to the Hall of Ancient Civilizations

Long after kingdoms have fallen and cities have returned to dust, their stories continue to endure through the objects they leave behind.