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Unearthing the Oldest World Map: A Journey Through History in the British Museum
The British Museum houses an incredible array of artifacts, ranging from minuscule items to colossal treasures. Among these relics, tiny clay tablets occasionally reveal unexpected information, shedding light on ancient civilizations. Curator Irving Finkel introduces one such remarkable artifact, a replica of the world's oldest map, which ignites a deep exploration of ancient Mesopotamian geography and mythology.