This full day tour gives an overview of the great civilisations of the ancient Near East; and, in particular, examines the degree to which claims made by their written records are supported by archaeological & scientific evidence.

Civilisations covered include those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Levant, Assyria, Babylonia & Persia.

The Cyrus Cylinder
from the Esagila, Babylon
c. 539 - 530 BC ME 90920
Persian Gallery, British Museum, London

A Scarab of Pharaoh Sheshi
from the environs of Jericho
Date in dispute CAMMO 2007.8.7.1.
In the collection of CSAF

The tour is interactive, and includes handling artefacts from our own museum collection.

There is no charge, but, because these tours are popular, it is important to book by e-mailing ticketscsaforguk

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