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  "id": 15356712,
  "title": "Special exhibition to offer rare glimpse at ancient Egyptian mummies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/special-exhibition-to-offer-rare-glimpse-at-ancient-egyptian-mummies-15356712",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T05:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261018/special-exhibition-to-offer-rare-glimpse-at-ancient-egyptian-mummies"
  },
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  "account": "A special exhibition, co-hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's leading wire service, aims to provide viewers with an unprecedented look at ancient Egyptian culture. Titled \"Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt,\" the event will showcase approximately 150 artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum's collection, including mummies, sculptures, and jewelry. This will mark the first exhibition in four years to display Egyptian mummies in South Korea, with a combined insured value of the displayed artifacts reaching nearly $120 million.\n\nThe exhibition begins by presenting objects that shed light on the daily lives of ancient Egyptians. These include a tomb painting of a woman kneeling on a green mat, a fragment of an artifact depicting the refined fashion sense of the Egyptian elite from around 3,000 years ago, and a statue of Nykara, a scribe of the granary, along with his wife and children. By exploring these diverse items, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the rich heritage and history of this remarkable civilization.",
  "summary": "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…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Special exhibition to offer rare glimpse at ancient Egyptian mummies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/special-exhibition-to-offer-rare-glimpse-at-ancient-egyptian-mummies",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:33:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Special exhibition to offer rare glimpse at ancient Egyptian mummies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/special-exhibition-to-offer-rare-glimpse-at-ancient-egyptian-mummies-15353522",
        "published": "2026-10-18T05:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}