Primeval Waters
Lessons from Mesopotamia
Statue of Gudea, Neo-Sumerian, ca. 2090 BCE
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York — Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1959
Primeval Waters is on view at Musée du Louvre, Paris, France, until March 15, 2027.
Last verified October 28, 2026 · Official source ↗
A spotlight exhibition exploring ancient Mesopotamia's relationship with water, examining the two biblical rivers of paradise and the innovations they inspired. It highlights how early hydraulic engineering — canals, aqueducts and artificial lakes — transformed the landscape.
Venue
- Musée du LouvreParis, France · May 20, 2026 – March 15, 2027Until 15 Mar 2027
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Statue of Gudea, Neo-Sumerian, ca. 2090 BCE
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York — Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1959 · Source ↗