Ennigaldi-Nanna's museum

The ruins contain organized displays of clay tablets, pottery, and inscriptions that document the achievements of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.

Princess Ennigaldi, daughter of King Nabonidus of Babylon, established this collection of artifacts in the sixth century BCE as one of the first museums.

The museum functioned as a center for scholars and students to examine and study artifacts from different periods of Mesopotamian civilization.

The archaeological site provides researchers access to ancient Mesopotamian artifacts, offering insights into early museum curation and educational practices.

Clay tablets found at the site feature labels and descriptions of artifacts in multiple ancient languages, demonstrating early museum documentation methods.

Location: Al-Nasiriyah District

GPS coordinates: 30.96177,46.10504

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:03