Research
The curators and staff of the Department of
the Middle East are all involved with research in one
form or another. This varies from excavations and fieldwork to
studying, investigating and cataloguing the extensive collection
of Middle Eastern material here at the Museum.
There are approximately 330,000 objects in the
department's collection. A representative selection, including the
most important pieces, is on display and totals some 4,500 objects.
The rest forms the study collection which ranges in size from beads
to large sculptures.
This rich resource is freely available for
study by students and scholars in the departmental study room.
Research projects
Curators and staff in the department are involved in a wide
range of research projects
Publications
The department has an ongoing programme of publication of the
collection and the results of research projects.
Iraq
The British Museum has been, and still is, at the forefront in
informing the public about the current situation in Iraq and
reminding its visitors of the importance of Iraq’s archaeological
and historical legacy. This is achieved through gallery talks,
lectures and study days within the Museum and in the broader
community.