Founded in 1753 in London, the British Museum is one of the most renowned museums on the planet. It houses a collection of more than 8 million objects from different eras and civilizations, from prehistory to the 19th century. Its most famous artifacts are the Rosetta Stone, dating from 196 BC. AND the Sophilos Vase, 580-570 BC It was the first national museum in the world to open its doors free of charge to the public in 1759.
What role did the Rosetta Stone play? The object found by the Frenchman in Alexandria in 1799 helped to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphic writing and to create the discipline of Egyptology.
What is the oldest object on display at the British Museum? The oldest object on display at the British Museum is the "Olduvai stone" hash tool. More than 2 million years old, it is considered one of humanity's first technological inventions.
