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Review:
The British Museum is the oldest national public museum in the world, opened to the public in 1759. It has become one of the United Kingdom's most popular tourist attractions today, drawing more than six million annual visitors to view its beautiful collections of art, literature, and archaeological artifacts. Museum exhibits are split into time period sections, showcasing wings that document the human history of Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, along with areas in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Visitors can explore the museum's three floors of exhibits for free throughout the year and view amazing artifacts such as the world-renowned Rosetta Stone, which was carved in 196 BC and was used as a major translating tool for ancient hieroglyphics. Other major artifacts include Easter Island moai, Egyptian mummies, and the Great Shrine of Amaravati, one of India's oldest Buddhist shrines.
Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-20-73-23-82-99
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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