Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
레이던
national archaeological museum of the Netherlands
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Rijksmuseum van Oudheden3:14
Welcome, curious traveler and fellow student of history, to the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, the National Museum of Antiquities here in the historic city of Leiden. I am delighted to be your guide today as we embark on a journey…
Listen in the app2The Entrance Hall and the Temple of Taffeh3:20
As you pass the ticket scanning desk and enter the grand entrance hall, prepare to have your breath taken away. Look up and marvel at the magnificent modern roof construction spanning the monumental southern wing, a brilliant…
Listen in the app3Ancient Egypt: The Realm of the Dead3:12
Step across the threshold into the Ancient Egypt exhibition. You will immediately notice a distinct drop in temperature. …
Listen in the app4Ancient Egypt: Art and the Afterlife3:11
As we progress through the Egyptian collection, we encounter objects that blur the line between sacred artifact and magnificent portraiture. Pause before the exquisite tomb statues of Maya and Merit. …
Listen in the app5The Classical World: Ancient Greece2:51
Leaving the geometric rigidity and eternal stillness of Egypt, we arrive in the bright, dynamic galleries dedicated to Ancient Greece. The shift in artistic philosophy here is palpable. …
Listen in the app6The Classical World: Rome and the Ancient Near East2:57
We seamlessly transition from the philosophical heartlands of Greece to the pragmatic, imperial grandeur of the Roman Empire, while also touching upon the ancient cultures of the Middle East. The Roman section of the museum…
Listen in the app7Archaeology of the Netherlands: Bog Bodies and Bronze3:01
Welcome to the section dedicated to the archaeology of the Netherlands. While it may not feature the towering pyramids or marble temples of the Mediterranean, the waterlogged soil and acidic peat bogs of Northern Europe have…
Listen in the app8Special Exhibitions: The Lost World of Doggerland3:17
We have moved upstairs to explore one of the museum's most compelling special exhibitions, dedicated to a place that no longer exists on any modern map: Doggerland. Imagine standing on the current Dutch coastline, looking out…
Listen in the app9Special Exhibitions: Temples of Malta and 5000 Years of Beads3:14
Continuing through the special exhibition spaces, we encounter two distinct but equally fascinating displays: The monumental prehistoric Temples of Malta, and an intimate exploration of human adornment titled Five Thousand Years…
Listen in the app10Closing2:32
As our extensive journey through the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden comes to an end, I invite you to pause near the glass walled restoration laboratory on the ground floor. This space offers a fascinating, behind the scenes glimpse…
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What is Rijksmuseum van Oudheden?
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is a place in 레이던 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 레이던 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 30 min 49 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.1583, 4.4858 |
| Last updated |
