History buffs, assemble! Shanghai Museum is about to transport you to the Nile Valley with its largest-ever Egyptian artifact exhibition outside Egypt. A whopping 788 treasures – including statues of legendary pharaohs and never-before-seen discoveries – landed in Shanghai this week via a ✈️ specially chartered flight straight from Cairo.
Pharaohs, Mummies & Pyramid Secrets
Get ready to lock eyes with Ramses II, marvel at Tutankhamun's golden era relics, and decode newly unearthed animal mummies from Saqqara. The showstopper? A towering statue of Akhenaten, the 'heretic pharaoh,' already unveiled to tease this blockbuster exhibit.
Why This Exhibition Slaps 💥
Running for 13 months (July 19, 2024 – Aug 17, 2025), this is your VIP pass to:
- Queen Nefertiti's bling collection 👑
- A full set of intricately painted mummy coffins
- Fresh finds from 2023 Saqqara digs 🏜️
Curators call it a 'cultural bridge between ancient civilizations' – we call it the ultimate time-traveling adventure. Bookmark July 18 for the grand opening ceremony!
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