This exhibition brings the world of the ph araohs to life through 130 exquisite works spanning 3\,000 years of histor y. From towering stone statues to gilded masks to intricate gold jewelry\, these objects reveal the power\, beauty\, and beliefs of the ancient Egyp tians.
\nThe exhibition begins with the pharaoh\, who was seen as bo th a king and a god. It then expands to explore the people and beliefs tha t shaped Egyptian life. Explore how Egyptians viewed death not as an endin g\, but as a new beginning &mdash\; and the elaborate rituals they created to prepare for it. Objects found in tombs &mdash\; such as jewelry\, cosm etics\, tools\, and furniture &mdash\; offer a glimpse into daily life and values.
\nA special highlight is the US debut of objects from the G olden City\, a newly unearthed workers&rsquo\; community near Luxor. The s uddenly abandoned city is a moment frozen in time\, much like Pompeii. Tog ether\, these artifacts illuminate one of history&rsquo\;s most extraordin ary civilizations.
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