Antiquities Exhibits

Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs opening February 15 at the Cincinnati Museum Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. This sprawling 15,000-square-foot exhibit takes visitors through an immersive experience of the lives of ancient Egyptians — from queen to commoner. On view are artifacts of personal and public import, from jewelry to burial tombs and religious items. Through educational displays, visitors will learn about such things as religious c eremonies, the complex irrigation systems along the Nile, and the architectural designs of ancient pyramids. One impressive centerpiece of the Egypt exhibit is the Sphinx head of Queen Hatshepsut. An important figure in ancient history, Queen Hatshepsut was the longest-ruling female pharaoh. She is one of a handful of pharaohs featured in the exhibit. Visitors will also see a large cast of battle relief of Pharaoh Seti I from the temple of Karnak in Egypt. In addition to the ancient artifacts, the exhibition also features more than 20 interactive media sta...

Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs. Through December 31, 2018 at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Experience a time when civilization grew along the Nile, pyramids dotted the skyline and people believed gods walked among us. With more than 300 original artifacts, some an astounding 4,500 years old, this exhibition covers all aspects of ancient Egyptian life, from the emergence of ancient Egyptian civilization along the Nile to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras. Be among the first in North America to see this exhibition’s priceless ancient artifacts, such as the coffin of Nakht, an exceptional bust of Hatshepsut and an ornate gold and garnet necklace from the Ptolemaic period. Images courtesy of the Royal BC Museum