Be part of this monumental moment as Egypt’s history comes to life on October 16th, 2024. From ancient cultures to majestic dynasties, provide your guests a remarkable journey through the ages.

• Historical Scope: The 12 Main Galleries span Egypt's entire ancient history, showcasing 15,000 artifacts. These galleries are divided into four main sections:

  • Prehistoric to The Second Intermediate Period: This section explores the rise of early societies and the powerful royal legacies who united Egypt and built the first pyramids.Societies during this era were highly stratified, with the king seen as a god-like figure who maintained order. Beliefs centered on the afterlife and the king’s divine role in ensuring cosmic balance, with monumental tombs and temples reflecting the deep connection between rulers and the gods. Egypt's illustrious Old Kingdom gave way to the First Intermediate Period, marked by a fragmented era and the emergence of powerful provincial governors.

  • Middle Kingdom to Second Intermediate Period: This section displays the resurgence of centralized power and royal legacies. Society became more inclusive, as ordinary people began to gain access to elaborate funerary practices previously reserved for royalty. Beliefs in the afterlife expanded, with the common people seeking divine protection through ritual objects, texts, and burial traditions to secure their place in the after world.

  • New Kingdom: This era marked the height of Egypt’s imperial power, with royal legacies of warrior-kings like Ramesses II and queens like Hatshepsut. Egyptian society was rich and diverse, withsociety expanding through military conquests and trade. Beliefs in the afterlife grew more elaborate, with gods like Amun-Ra receiving grand offerings and temples reflecting the pharaoh’s divine connection, ensuring their eternal place among the gods.

  • Third Intermediate to Graeco-Roman Period: As Egypt transitioned into foreign rule,society adapted with a fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman traditions. The royal legacies of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, ending with the reign of Cleopatra, exemplify the blending of Egyptian and foreign influences.Beliefs persisted in the enduring power of the gods and the afterlife, even as new cultural influences shaped religious practices, art, and burial traditions.