Route 5: Ancient Civilizations Journey

For history lovers and archaeology enthusiasts

Starting Point: Pyramid entrance Duration: 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate

Itinerary:

1. Mesopotamia (Richelieu Wing, Ground Floor) - Start at civilization's beginning - Cuneiform tablets - Ancient Sumer artifacts - 30 minutes

2. Egyptian Antiquities (Sully Wing, Both Levels) - Chronological journey - From prehistoric to Roman Egypt - Don't miss Seated Scribe - 45 minutes across time

3. Greek Antiquities (Sully Wing, Ground Floor) - Classical beauty - Red and black pottery - Cycladic figures - 30 minutes

4. Etruscan and Roman (Denon Wing, Ground Floor) - Sarcophagi and mosaics - Daily life objects - Portrait sculptures - 30 minutes

5. Islamic Civilization (Lower Level) - Often forgotten in ancient tours - Connects East and West - Scientific instruments - 30 minutes

Archaeological Highlights:

- Stele of Hammurabi (first laws) - Ain Ghazal statues (oldest large sculptures) - Cycladic figures (inspiration for modern art) - Roman portraits (ancient individuals)