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The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures is home to an archaeological museum that showcases artifacts from various excavations in Egypt, Israel, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, and Iran. Notable items in the collection include the Megiddo Ivory, a collection of Luristan Bronzes, a 40-ton Lamassu from Dur Šarrukin, and a monumental statue of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. These artifacts provide a unique insight into the ancient cultures of these regions.

Clay Tablet Archive from Persepolis

Another significant part of the museum's collection is a clay tablet archive from the Persian capital Persepolis, dating around 500 BC. These tablets, written in an Elamite dialect, provide a unique insight into the daily life in the Achaemenid Empire, complementing the historical accounts of ancient writers like Herodotus.

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NLOriental Institute (Chicago)
ESInstituto Oriental de Chicago
DEUniversity of Chicago Oriental Institute
ITIstituto orientale dell'Università di Chicago
FRInstitut oriental de Chicago
ENISAC Museum

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Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
1155 E 58th St
IL 60637 Chicago
Illinois

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:00
Thursday
10:00 – 16:00
Friday
10:00 – 20:00
Saturday
10:00 – 16:00
Sunday
10:00 – 16:00

Admission

0 – 12US$5.00
13+US$10.00

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1155 E 58th St, Chicago

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