Photos: The Collections at the Neues Museum
Nefertiti is the star of the show, but the Neues Museum is also home to rich collections of Roman artifacts, artifacts from the middle ages and more.
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The bust of Queen Nefertiti, prized for its well-preserved coloring and fine modeling of the face, is dated at about 1340 B.C. (© picture-alliance/dpa) -
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A golden ceremonial hat, part of a sovereign's or priest's regalia, is one of the Neues Museum's famous artifacts. (© picture-alliance/dpa) -
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Visitors line up to enter the Neues Museum on Monday, October 19. (© picture-alliance/dpa) -
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The Ägyptischer Hof (Egyptian Courtyard) contains many important artifacts. (© picture-alliance/dpa) -
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A colossal statue of the sun god Helios and another goddess command a roomy corner of the Neues Museum. (© picture-alliance/dpa) -
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The Treppenhalle (staircase hall) was recreated by architect David Chipperfield with a modern touch. (© picture alliance/dpa)
