1 hour at the British Museum
If you are short of time, visit these objects for an insight into the variety of the Museum's collection.
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Ground floor
The Rosetta Stone
Room 4
The key to the decipherment of hieroglyphs
Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs
Room 10
An ancient king's triumph over nature
Parthenon sculptures
Room 18
Iconic sculpture from ancient Greece
Upper floor
The
Lewis Chessmen
Room 40
The most famous chess set in the world
Oxus Treasure
Room 52
Fabulous metalwork from Achaemenid Persia
The
Royal Game of Ur
Room 56
A popular pastime in the ancient world
Mummy of Katebet
Room 63
One of the most studied Egyptian mummies
Samurai armour
Room 93
Military might in medieval Japan
Lower floor
King of Ife
Room 25
A masterpiece of African art
These objects are also on the Museum Highlights audio tour, available from the Great Court.
Room numbers are on the walls by the door of each gallery. Please note that certain galleries may be closed for renovation or objects may be off display. Please ask gallery staff for further information.