Ancient carved stone artifacts at the Penn Museum

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) holds numerous carved stone artifacts, including stelae, reliefs, and monumental sculpture fragments from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Mesoamerica. Many of these carved stones are on display in the museum's permanent galleries and represent materials recovered through archaeological excavations and collections curated by Penn researchers. The objects illustrate the varied ritual, political, and artistic uses of stone across ancient societies.