From Uruk to L.A.: Ancient Mesopotamia at the Getty Villa

Ariane Thomas, director of the Department of Near Eastern Antiquities at the Louvre Museum in Paris, explores Mesopotamian history and culture through a selection of objects from the museum’s impressive collection spanning 9,000 years. Following her presentation, Dr. Thomas was joined by Timothy Potts, Maria Hummer-Tuttle and Robert Tuttle Director of the J. Paul Getty Museum, to answer viewer questions. This program was presented via Zoom on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. https://www.getty.edu/visit/cal/event... This program complements the exhibition "Mesopotamia: Civilization Begins" at the Getty Villa Museum. https://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions... Subscribe to the Getty Museum YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gettymus... #GettyMuseum #Mesopotamia