Special exhibition to offer rare glimpse at ancient Egyptian mummies
From a pair of cat mummies to a limestone statue of an elite family, a special exhibition co-hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's key newswire service, is set to offer a rare glimpse into the wonders of ancient Egyptian civilization. The exhibition, titled "Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt," will bring together some 150 artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum's ancient Egyptian art…
A special exhibition titled "Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt" is set to provide rare insights into the wonders of ancient Egyptian civilization. Co-hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's leading wire service, the exhibition will showcase approximately 150 artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum's collection. Among the highlights are cat mummies, sculptures, and jewelry, with a total insured value of nearly $120 million.
The exhibition will mark the first time in four years that Egyptian mummies will be displayed in South Korea. It will begin with artifacts that depict the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, including a tomb painting of a woman kneeling on a green mat and a piece of an artifact representing the sophisticated fashion style of the Egyptian elite from 3,000 years ago. Additionally, a statue of Nykara, a scribe of the granary, along with his wife and so.
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