Thesaurus

Extensive area, including nations of SW Asia & NE Africa; term formerly used to also include Afghanistan, Pakistan, India & Burma; term "Near East" is used to refer to the same general area as "Middle East," but may also be used to mean a larger area.

Objects

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Pair of Bottles with Egyptian Sand

1875

Dagger and Sheath

19th century

Pin

18th century - 19th century

Canopic Jar with Cover

1570 BCE - 1085 BCE

Tray of Shells, Stones, Wall and Pottery Fragments

19th century

Helmet

17th century - 18th century