Yale Babylonian Collection

The Yale Babylonian Collection is a renowned museum at Yale University that houses an extensive collection of ancient artifacts from Mesopotamia, primarily dating from 2000 BCE to 500 BCE. It includes cuneiform tablets, sculptures, and artifacts from civilizations like the Babylonians and Assyrians. These items offer valuable insights into early writing, governance, religion, and daily life of ancient Mesopotamian cultures. The collection is used for research, education, and preservation, helping us understand the foundations of civilization and human history in the ancient Near East.