🇺🇸 Penn Museum | Time Travel Through Civilizations

Step into this archaeological wonderland at UPenn, where you can walk alongside pharaohs, Mesopotamian kings, and Tang Dynasty warriors—all in one afternoon! 🏛️ Must-See Treasures 1️⃣ Tang Dynasty Horse Reliefs ("Zhaoling Six Steeds") 🐎 Two surviving masterpieces from Emperor Taizong's mausoleum: Saluzi : Mid-battle, with visible arrow wounds Quanmaogua : Powerful musculature frozen in motion 💡 Fun fact: These were smuggled to the U.S. in 1918—their repatriation is still debated today. 2️⃣ Egyptian Mummy Gallery (Not for the Faint-Hearted!) ⚰️ A chilling wall of painted sarcophagi with: Intact mummies (some with hair/nails preserved!) "Book of the Dead" spells in hieroglyphs ❄️ Pro tip: Bring a sweater—the AC hits differently here! 3️⃣ Mesopotamia Exhibit 📜 Cradle of civilization featuring: Cuneiform tablets (world's oldest writing) Ishtar Gate fragments (glazed blue lions!) 4,000-year-old royal jewelry 🌿 After Your Visit The museum courtyard is perfect for: • Processing all that history over coffee • Spotting UPenn students rushing to class • Deciding whether to get a cheesesteak or Sichuan food next 📍 Practical Info Address: 3260 South St (short walk from campus) Hours: Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM 🚫 Closed Mondays Tickets: $18 adults / $13 students (ID required) #ArchaeologyLovers #HiddenHistory #TangDynastyArt