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Oriental Institute Museum, Chicago - Nubian Gallery

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The institute has expanded its offerings with a new gallery focused on ancient Nubia, the area that is now southern Egypt and northern Sudan. The artifacts, many of which are on public display for the first time, go as far back as 6,000 years. Don't-miss items include a fragment of what's believed to be the world's oldest rug, an ancient saddle and various ceramic items such as jugs, bowls and incense burners.

The Oriental Institute Museum has its own website, with an excellent set of pages dedicated to Nubia's archaeology and history.

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