Ancient Egypt Lands in Shanghai: Biggest Exhibition Ever!
Hey, adventurers! 🌍 Ready to time-travel to the land of pharaohs without leaving Asia? Well, guess what? The Shanghai Museum is bringing Ancient Egypt right to your doorstep with the largest and most prestigious display of Egyptian artifacts ever to leave Egypt! 🎉
A whopping 788 precious artifacts from seven major Egyptian museums have just touched down in Shanghai on a specially chartered plane. These aren't just any artifacts—they include the latest archaeological discoveries from the legendary Saqqara region! 🛸
On June 17, the museum unveiled its first stars: the colossal statue of Akhenaten and a beautifully painted anthropoid coffin straight from Saqqara. Talk about making an entrance! 🤩
What's in Store? 🤔
The exhibition, aptly named \"On Top of the Pyramid: Exhibition of the Civilization of Ancient Egypt\", is stacked with jaw-dropping treasures:
- Statues of legendary pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Amenemhat III, and Ramses II 🕺
- A complete set of mummy coffins 🧟♂️
- Exquisite queen jewelry fit for royalty 👑
- Newly discovered painted coffins, animal mummies, and statues from Saqqara 🐫
It's like walking through the pages of history, with surprises at every turn! 📚
Mark Your Calendars! 📅
The grand opening is on July 18, with doors opening to the public on July 19. And guess what? You have plenty of time to soak it all in—the exhibition runs for nearly 13 months, wrapping up on August 17, 2025. 🗓️
Whether you're a history buff, a culture vulture, or just looking for an epic adventure, this exhibition is the place to be! Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime journey through Ancient Egypt, right here in Shanghai. 🏛️
Grab your friends, charge your phones (selfie with a pharaoh, anyone?), and get ready to be dazzled! 📸✨
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Largest Egyptian artifacts exhibition to open at Shanghai Museum
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