The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, located in Leiden, the Netherlands, is a museum focusing on ancient civilizations, with collections covering ancient relics from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East and the Netherlands. One of the most famous collections is the Egyptian mummies and exquisite sarcophagi, as well as a large display of ancient statues, pottery and artifacts. The museum is dedicated to communicating the history and culture of the ancient world to the public through exhibitions and educational activities, and is one of Europe's leading academic centers for the study of ancient civilizations.