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Ancient West Asian Art
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Join Dr. Nadine Panayot to explore approaches to safeguarding heritage through innovations in conservation and emergency preparedness at The Archaeological Museum at the American University of Beirut.
November 18, 2025
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In a collaborative research project between The Met and the Republic of Iraq, cutting-edge technology uncovers the story of an ancient Mesopotamian sculpture.
September 30, 2025
Five case studies for select recent acquisitions demonstrate the varied and complex nature of provenance research at The Met.
Lucian Simmons, Maya Muratov, Christine E. Brennan, Ria Breed, Anne Dunn-Vaturi, Michael Seymour, and Mary Chan
April 8, 2025
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Making and breaking legacies.
June 4, 2024
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Have you ever noticed that some old pennies look almost…green? In this experiment, use vinegar and salt to get to the bottom of how and why pennies turn green.
October 20, 2023
Today, The Met is on the cusp of the most impactful changes to its campus since the completion of its current footprint in 1990.
Jhaelen Hernandez-Eli
December 6, 2022
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Join Nader Tehrani for a deep dive into the unique and innovative renovation of The Met’s galleries for Ancient Near Eastern and Cypriot Art.
November 22, 2022
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Two scholars consider the displacement of Assyrian people and their art.
Sarah Graff and Sargon Donabed
August 3, 2022
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Paulo Fernando de Moraes Farias discusses religious coexistence in African Communities: Reflections of Coexistence and Cooperation as part of The Charles K. Wilkinson Lecture Series.
Paulo Fernando de Moraes Farias
November 9, 2021
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Michael Harrower discusses the ancient civilization of Aksum in African Communities: Reflections of Coexistence and Cooperation as part of The Charles K. Wilkinson Lecture Series.
Michael Harrower
November 9, 2021