The long and rich legacy of ancient Egypt civilisation is evident in its monumental pyramids, magnificent temples, exquisite statues, and intricate archaeological remains, all of which continue to captivate archaeologists, historians, and visitors from around the world. This great civilisation originated in the lower 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 (2686–2160 BCE), the systems of pharaonic rule and deities were established. This was followed by the development and perfection in the Middle Kingdom (2055–1650 BCE), and then the fusion and transformations in the New Kingdom (1550–1069 BCE), during which ancient Egyptian culture and arts reached their peak. After the invasions of the seafaring raiders known as “Sea Peoples”, as well as Libyans, ancient Egyptian civilisation engaged in deeper interaction and integration with Mediterranean civilisations.
This grand exhibition traces the development of this fascinating culture over a period of 5,000 years, showcasing its political achievements, art, daily life, and religious practices during the peak of its accomplishments. It also introduces the latest archaeological discoveries from the Saqqara region near Cairo and explores ancient Egypt’s exchanges with other world civilisations. Featuring 250 precious artefacts from seven major Egyptian museums and the Saqqara archaeological site, the exhibition is organised into four thematic sections: “The Land of Pharaohs”, “The World of Tutankhamun”, “The Secrets of Saqqara”, and “Ancient Egypt and the World”. These sections present concepts of sacred kingship, belief systems, funerary practices, social life, and customs while exploring stories of Tutankhamun’s lineage and era, astonishing new finds from Saqqara, sacred animal traditions, and Egypt’s cultural exchanges and archaeological collaborations with the world.
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, and Cathay is the Major Sponsor.
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