The Top Ten Treasures in the British Museum - An In-Depth Museum Tour
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Museum Tour Overview
In this video, Jessica the Museum Guide (that’s me!) takes you on a detailed guided tour of the top ten treasures in the British Museum. I introduce these iconic items, explain why they’re so important, and give you fascinating facts and history.
Of course, some are controversial – rightfully so, as they were stolen - and I have a new video coming out soon about the Most Controversial Objects in the British Museum. Let me know if you’re interested in that topic!
0:00 – Introduction to the British Museum Top Ten List
1:21 – The Sutton Hoo Helmet
3:31 – Tara Statue
5:44 – Ife Head
7:17 – Lewis Chessmen
8:45 – Vindolanda Tablets
10:09 – Aztec Double-Headed Serpent
12:15 – Parthenon Sculptures
14:09 – Hoa Hakananai’a
17:02 – Egyptian Mummies
19:53 – Rosetta Stone
Yemi has a good video about the Benin Bronzes and Ife Head from a Nigerian point of view.
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