Egyptian exposition reopened in Athens
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is one of the main
local attractions, known for its rich Egyptian collection, donated by Demetrios
Ioannou and Alexander Rostovich. The collection contains various kinds of
artifacts, such as mummies, statuettes, sarcophagi, vessels, jewellery, objects
found in sepulchers etc. - a total of 7 thousand unique exhibits most of which
are kept in storerooms.
Now, after a five-year break, the museum visitors can again
observe its Egyptian Hall, which demonstrates more than 1200 exhibits, including
the alabaster statue of a Pharaoh.
Objects of the exposition are divided according to their themes:
rule, religion and ceremonies, sepulchral rites, everyday life, magic etc. There
will also be several smaller expositions organised: music,scarabs, written
language, images of gods etc.
12.02.2008 |
