museum in Ur, thought to be the first by some historians
Ennigaldi-Nanna's museum is the earliest known public museum. It dates to circa 530 BCE. The curator was Ennigaldi, the daughter of Nabonidus, the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. It was in the state of Ur, in the modern-day Dhi Qar Governorate of Iraq, roughly 150 metres (490 ft) southeast of the famous Ziggurat of Ur.
Ennigaldi-Nanna's museum is located in Ur, Iraq. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 30.9617 and longitude 46.1053.
The museum was established in NaN, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
museum in Ur, thought to be the first by some historians... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Iraq.
