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The archaeological collections

The museum exhibits around 30,000 archaeological objects, making it one of the largest collections in Europe.
These objects bear witness to human activities from the origins of prehistory (Palaeolithic) to the Carolingian era.

The museum holds more than two million objects in its reserves...

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Icon Library

The icon library of the National Archaeology Museum includes photographs, engravings, drawings and paintings. These documents illustrate the museum's collections, the history of archaeology and the national domain.

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Documentary objects