{
  "id": 6395697,
  "title": "Up to 600,000 visitors attended “Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibit in Hong Kong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/up-to-600-000-visitors-attended-treasures-from-egyptian-museums",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T07:17:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/aup-to-600000-visitors-attended-treasures-from-egyptian-museums-exhibit-in-hong-kongup-to-600000-visitors-view-treasures-from-egyptian-museums-exhibit-in-hong-kong/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The exhibition \"Ancient Egypt Unveiled—Treasures from Egyptian Museums\" concluded its nine-month run at Hong Kong Palace Museum, drawing over 600,000 visitors. The showcase of more than 250 artifacts from eight Egyptian museums and archaeological sites provided a comprehensive look at various aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization. Key highlights included a massive quartzite statue of King Tutankhamun, a granite statue of King Merneptah, and a gilded mummy mask from Hurghada Museum, alongside wooden artifacts, stone statues, papyrus scrolls, gold items, and models of ancient Egyptian bread. Secretary-General Hesham al-Leithy and Head of Museums Sector Ahmed Hamida attended the press conference marking the exhibition's end and the beginning of the return procedures for the artifacts to Egypt.",
  "summary": "The exhibition “Ancient Egypt Unveiled—Treasures from Egyptian Museums” concluded its run at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Spanning more than nine months—from November 18, 2025, to August 31, 2026—the exhibition welcomed over 600,000 visitors, reflecting the enduring global fascination with ancient Egyptian civilization. The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Hesham…",
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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."
}