Ancient Egyptian civilisation originated along the reaches of the Nile River in the northeastern part of the African continent more than 7,000 years ago. From unification around 3000 BCE through the Old Kingdom period (about 2686–2160 BCE), the systems of pharaonic rule and deities were established. The culture and arts, through the development and perfection in the Middle Kingdom period (about 2034–1650 BCE) and then the fusion and transformations of the New Kingdom period (about 1550–1069 BCE), gradually reached their peak. From the 12th century BCE to the Graeco-Roman Period (332 BCE–395 CE), ancient Egyptian civilisation continued to engage in deeper interactions and integration with surrounding civilisations, including those in the Mediterranean.
This exhibition features 250 spectacular treasures from seven major Egyptian museums and the Saqqara archaeological site, including statues, stelae, gold ornaments, mummy coffins, and animal mummies. Organised into four thematic sections, “The Land of Pharaohs”, “The World of Tutankhamun”, “The Secrets of Saqqara”, and “Ancient Egypt and the World”, the exhibition traces the development of ancient Egyptian civilisation spanning nearly 5,000 years and explores the politics, arts, everyday life, and religious beliefs when this ancient civilisation flourished. The exhibition also unveils the latest archaeological discoveries from Saqqara and the vibrant exchanges between Ancient Egypt and other world civilisations.
The exhibition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt. It is proudly supported by Bank of China (Hong Kong), the Museum’s Strategic Partner.
Cathay and UnionPay International are the Major Sponsors of the exhibition. Lenders include the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Hurghada Museum, the Suez National Museum, the Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art, the Sohag National Museum, the Matrouh Museum, the Kafr El-Sheikh Museum, and the Saqqara archaeological site. It also features objects in the collections of the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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