The Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna houses extensive collections that document the archaeology of Bologna from prehistory to the Roman era.
The Etruscan section is the starting point for exploring the civilization of Etruria Padana, with Bologna, the ancient Etruscan city of Felsina, as its capital.
The ancient collections preserve masterpieces of Greek and Roman art, including the Athena Lemnia, a copy of an original sculpture by Phidias.
The Egyptian antiquities collection is also of particular importance. With 3,500 pieces, including masterpieces such as the reliefs from the tomb of Pharaoh Horemheb, it ranks among the most significant in Europe.
