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The Lost World of Old Europe

May 20-Aug 15. : The Danube Valley, 5000-3500 BC. An exhibit (for the first time in Britain) of gold, pottery and archaeological finds from the prehistoric civilisation of the Danube Valley, southeast Europe. With major loans from Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova The Lost World of Old Europe presents more than 250 artifacts recovered by archaeologists from the settlements and cemeteries of ‘Old Europe’. Before the invention of writing and the first cities of Mesopotamia and Egypt were established in 4500 BC, ‘Old Europe’ was among the most technologically advanced and sophisticated places in the world. Highlights of the exhibition include the earliest major assemblage of gold artifacts to be found in the world from the Varna cemetery, Bulgaria, along with elaborate female figurines, stunning painted pottery and metalwork. Although archaeological work has taken place in the region since the end of the 19th century, there is yet little awareness of the wealth of its prehistoric cultural heritage. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm. Admission £6, concessions £4.

When:

20 May 2010 - 15 Aug 2010 10:00 - 18:00 Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Where:

Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2PH

Tel:

01865 278000

Email:

education.service@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

Price:

£6 / £4