Old Museum
museum, Berlin, Germany
Also known as: Altes Museum
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The Altes Museum, or Old Museum, is part of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, a network of museums in Berlin, Germany. It is located on Museum Island and houses the Collection of Classical Antiquities. The museum's collections are among the world's finest, covering various disciplines and eras. The Altes Museum is particularly known for its ancient Greek and Roman artifacts. It is one of five major museums on Museum Island, which is a designated World Heritage site.1
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