This excellent archeological museum tucked absent on the University of Chicago campus houses some 400000 artifacts that provide a fascinating look at the art and cultures of the ancient Middle East. It takes you on a tour through the cradle of civilization,with artifacts from Mesopotamia, Sumer, or Egypt,Assyria, Israel, and Iran,Nubia, and more.
Housed in a attractive historic building, and the museum holds many surprising gems. Highlights include the ancient Temple of Sargon,built for the Assyrian King Sargon II; an exhibit on the evolution of writing from symbols to clay tablets; mathematical proofs from Babylonian times; artifacts from the Hebrew Bible; and a remarkable Egyptian collection. Wandering through these treasures, you will half expect to see Indiana Jones around the corner.
Source: atlasobscura.com