Wonders of Civilisation: A Crash Course in Archaeology at the British Museum for Two | Outdoor Activities | Virgin Experience Days / Voucher Gift Virgin Experience Days For Couples/Him/Her/Mum/Dad/Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Wife/Husband/Partner/Family Things To Do | Follow in the footsteps of great archaeologists, relic hunters and explorers with this Wonders of Civilisation: A Crash Course in Archaeology at the British Museum for Two. With a qualified archaeologist, unlock the secrets of the British Museum’s extraordinary collection, tracing humanity's journey from the stone to the modern age. Uncover the history of human civilisation, from our earliest origins in Africa to the first cities and influential empires. Across some of the museum’s galleries, see world-famous artefacts like the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Marbles. After lunch, hear about the geniuses who decoded ancient languages such as Egyptian hieroglyphs and Sumerian cuneiform, learning the basics in reading these writing systems. Finish off with the science behind archaeology, including how ancient objects are dated, buried sites and mysteries of the ancient world that still elude us. | London - Bloomsbury