The Pergamon Museum

The Museum of the Ancient Near East was founded in 1899, but its exhibits were shared among several collections until 1930, when the opening of the three-wing Pergamon Museum brought them together under one roof. World-famous archaeological finds from Babylon, Assur, Uruk and Syria form the heart of the collection. Highlights include the market gate of Milet and the Pergamon Altar. While the Ishtar Gate, the Processional Way and the Throne Hall façade, built in Babylon in the first half of the sixth century, were together deemed to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This historic ensemble earned the museum a stellar international reputation. Open daily. Guided tours available.