ONLINE MUSEUM

THE TIMELESS WISDOM OF
THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST

This museum is not about dusty artifacts from the ancient world, but rather about the spiritual legacy they have left us, which remains relevant to this day: their words of wisdom.
The wise people of ancient times distilled their life experiences and observations into short, catchy sayings that still inspire us today.

In the online museum, these texts are sorted by theme, so you can find something relevant to every aspect of life. In each exhibition room, you will find questions to help you reflect on what you have read and apply it to your life.

If you are looking for lasting values because you have seen through the empty promises of hypercapitalism, you have come to the right place! “You should not serve things; things should serve you.” (Shuruppag 242-244, Sumer) The sayings know what is good for us in the long term and also focus on the coexistence with humans and nature.

Zeitlose Weisheit in ägyptischer Hieroglyphenkunst, symbolische Darstellung antiker spiritueller Erkenntnisse.

ONLINE MUSEUM

How can you harness the potential of the wise sayings in the museum for your everyday life?

to the Online Museum

Here are a few strategies:

If you are simply curious about how ancient cultures viewed life in general and the relationship between humans and the environment, then download a complete text from the region of your choice from the download area and let it sink in.

Would you like to learn about the worldviews and cultures from which these sayings originated? Then take a look at the “Background Information” section on the respective culture.

If a particular topic is currently relevant in your life, then an overview of the various saying traditions on your topic could be interesting. Which of the seven exhibition halls fits your topic? Select the appropriate hall and then the exhibition room that best applies. There you will find further subdivisions into additional aspects and questions that will help you reflect on what you have read.

The next tip may sound trivial, but it has potential: How about sharing a saying that seems meaningful to you with others? For example, via email, instant messenger, or social media. This will automatically make you reflect on the text, and discussing it with others will reinforce what you have learned.

If you are hungry for more wisdom and exchange with others, the interactive e-learning courses may be something for you. The newsletter will keep you up to date on topics and dates.

Weißbirken am See in Herbststimmung, natürliche Schönheit und Ruhe in der Natur.

ONLINE MUSEUM

How can you harness the potential of the wise sayings in the museum for your everyday life?

Here are a few strategies:

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