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Allard Piroson Museum - Archaeological Museum of the University of Amsterdam. Here are the finds that tell about the civilizations of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, etc.

Allard Pearson, whose name is the museum, taught classical archeology at the university. His love for areology was expressed, in particular, on expeditions to the Mediterranean, from where he brought many amazing things. The museum is based on a collection of antique art objects collected by Pearson's colleague, Ian Six. After Six's death, Pearson's son, Jan Lodewijk, bought his collection. The museum was officially opened in 1934. Then it was located on only one floor, but very soon there was not enough space, because museum funds grew. The museum not only bought exhibits, but also accepted gifts.

The building where the museum is located was opened in 1976 by Queen Beatrix. Previously, it housed the Bank of the Netherlands.

In the section dedicated to Ancient Egypt, visitors can see mummies and sarcophagi and watch a documentary that explains in detail how such burials were made. The Ancient Greece section presents a large collection of ceramics, both black-figured and red-figured. Of great interest are the halls showing examples of the art of the Etruscans, who lived on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and had a significant impact on ancient cultures.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum constantly hosts changing exhibitions dedicated to different countries and eras.

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