Browse the Collection

Browsing artifacts in the Learning Collection by the categories listed below provides an opportunity to discover relationships between objects and develop a greater understanding of life in Mesopotamia.
Name (A-Z)

Begin with an Aerial Photograph of Jarmo and browse the collection alphabetically.

Material

The Mesopotamians were masters of materials such as clay, metal, and glass. Examine which materials they invented and how they put these materials to use.

Object Type

This browse function covers Archaeological Images and Documents to Toys. Viewing artifacts by object type gives you a better sense of how these items are used today and long ago.

Archaeological Site Map

Discover where, throughout the Middle East, the artifacts in the Learning Collection were originally found.

Time Period

Take a quick tour of Mesopotamian history by viewing artifacts from the Learning Collection that are grouped into ten different time periods.

Cultural Themes

Daily Life, Religion, The Role of Women, Warfare and Empires. This browse function highlights the larger aspects of Mesopotamian culture.