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About The Oriental Institute 
The Oriental Institute is a research organization and museum devoted to the study of the ancient Near East. Founded in 1919 by James Henry Breasted, the Institute, a part of the University of Chicago, is an internationally recognized pioneer in the archaeology, philology, and history of early Near Eastern civilizations. 

About This Blog 
From Ground to Gallery is a blog by the Oriental Institute Public Education Department for educators to learn more about the Institute's collections and research in the ancient Near East for the use of teaching.

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