This place has been beautifully updated with the new great court that has been enclosed. Such a sexy space now, and a dramatic entry into one of the world’s most wonderful museums.
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Here is a panorama of the court. Might be better if you open it in a separate window and zoom in.
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Things we loved:
A sphynx.
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The Rosetta stone.
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Greek antiquities.
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Including the amazing Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon.
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Statuary from Greece and Rome.
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