Antikensammlung (Collection of Classical Antiquities), Berlin
The Museum of Antiquities in Berlin, commonly known as the Antikensammlung (Collection of Classical Antiquities), is one of the most prestigious collections of ancient art and artifacts in the world. It's part of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (Berlin State Museums) and is primarily housed in two locations: the Altes Museum and the Pergamon Museum, both situated on Berlin's Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
“Altes Museum” was opened in 1830. The Altes Museum is one of the oldest museums in Berlin. Designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, it originally housed all of Berlin's art collections. It’s Collections are primarily displaying the classical antiquities from ancient Greece and Rome. Highlights include Greek vases, sculptures, and the renowned "Berlin Painter" vase.
The there is the “Pergamon Museum” which opened in 1930. The Pergamon Museum is named after the ancient Greek city of Pergamon. The architects had been Alfred Messel and Ludwig Hoffmann. The Collections: The museum is famous for its monumental reconstructions of archaeological structures, such as: The Pergamon Altar which is a massive altar originally built in the 2nd century BC in the city of Pergamon. Then there is the Ishtar Gate: A beautifully reconstructed gate from the ancient city of Babylon, adorned with glazed brick reliefs and the Market Gate of Miletus: A grand Roman gate from the ancient city of Miletus. And last, but not least the Mshatta Facade: An elaborate facade from the early Islamic desert palace of Mshatta in Jordan.
The real internationally known Artifacts are the bust of Nefertiti: Though part of the Neues Museum, the Bust of Nefertiti is one of Berlin’s most famous antiquities. The Praying Boy: A Greek bronze statue from around 300 BC. And some nice Fayum Mummy Portraits: Roman-Egyptian mummy portraits showcasing remarkable portraiture.