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      Visiting the Louvre

      The Louvre is a popular tourist destination, and it attracts millions of visitors each year. The museum is open every day except for Tuesdays. Tickets can be purchased online or at the museum's ticket office.

      If you are planning to visit the Louvre, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore the museum's vast collection. You can easily spend a whole day or more wandering through the Louvre's galleries and admiring the museum's many treasures.

      Here are some tips for visiting the Louvre:

      ●  Purchase your tickets online in advance. This will save you time waiting in line

      at the museum's ticket office.

      ● Arrive early. The Louvre is a popular tourist destination, so it is best to arrive early to avoid the crowds.

      ●  Wear comfortable shoes. You will be doing a lot of walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

      ●  Take your time. The Louvre is a vast museum, so don't try to see everything in one day. Take your time and enjoy the museum's many treasures.

      ●  Don't be afraid to ask for help. The Louvre's staff is very helpful, so don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

      WORDLIST:

      exhibition space – выставочное пространство

      works of art – произведения искусства

      dates back to – восходит к

      fortress – крепость

      was expanded and remodeled – был расширен и перестроен

      royal palace – королевский дворец

      Ancient Near Eastern Art – искусство Древнего Ближнего Востока

      antiquities – древности

      vast and varied – обширный и разнообразный

      can be purchased – можно приобрести

      ticket office – касса

      plenty of – много

      wandering – прогулка

      treasures – сокровища

      tips – советы

      in advance – заранее

      waiting in line – ожидание в очереди

      to avoid the crowds – чтобы избежать толпы

      take your time – не спешите

      staff – персонал

      QUESTIONS:

      What is the name of the world's largest museum?

      Where is the world's largest museum located?

      How much exhibition space does the world's largest museum have?

      How many works of art are in the collection of the world's largest museum?

      When was the world's largest museum founded?

      What was the original purpose of the building that now houses the world's largest museum?

      How many departments is the collection of the world's largest museum divided into?

      Name three of the most famous works of art in the collection of the world's largest museum.

      What are some tips for visiting the world's largest museum?

      Fact 18. Did you know that the first known form of writing was developed in Mesopotamia over 5,000 years ago?

      Writing is one of the most important inventions in human history. It allows us to communicate complex ideas, record events, and pass on knowledge from one generation to the next.

      The first writing system

      The earliest known writing system is called cuneiform. Cuneiform was developed by the Sumerians, a people who lived in Mesopotamia from around 3500 BC. Cuneiform was a system of writing in which wedge-shaped marks were pressed into clay tablets.

      The Sumerians used cuneiform to write a variety of texts, including religious texts, historical texts, and economic texts. The earliest cuneiform texts date back to around 3200 BC.

      The spread of writing

      Cuneiform was adopted by other cultures in the Middle East, including the Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians. Cuneiform was also used in ancient Egypt, where it was known as hieroglyphics.

      Writing eventually spread to other parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Today, there are hundreds of different writing systems in use around the world.

      The importance of writing

      Writing has had a profound impact on human history. It has allowed us to record our history, develop new technologies, and communicate with people from all over the world. Writing is essential for education, science, and culture.

      Without writing, we would be a much different species. We would not have been able to develop the complex societies that we have today. We would not have been able to achieve the great things that we have achieved in science, technology, and culture.