Running until October 15, 2023, Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal’s Archaeology and History Complex, in collaboration with the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy, presents Egypt. Three Millennia on the Nile.
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Covering 3,000 years of history on the shores of the Nile, from the civilization’s very beginning to the Roman conquest, the exhibition features 320 authentic objects—in a North American exclusive—from the collection of the Museo Egizio in Turin (Italy), one of the largest collections in the world.
Visitors will learn that Egyptian civilization has not yet revealed all its mysteries… and still has many surprises in store.
The history of ancient Egypt is not simply concerned with that of palaces and pharaohs but also focuses on the men and women who lived, loved, enjoyed themselves, worked, and died with the hope of a life beyond this one.
A refined rural people, with good-natured customs and strong traditions, and a monogamous extended family at the heart of it all.
Learn about a few distinctive characteristics of this society, in which a child’s entry into the world was considered a gift from the gods… in which respect for one’s parents was a fundamental value… and in which women enjoyed greater freedom than most of their counterparts in the rest of the ancient world.
Egypt. Three Millennia on the Nile brings ancient Egyptian artisans, farmers, fishers, scribes, priests, and pharaohs back to life, shining a spotlight on how Egyptian society and power were organized, as well as on the key role that common people played in the emergence and perseverance of this remarkable civilization.
Tools, everyday objects, and jewelry will be displayed alongside sculptures and monumental statues, sarcophagi, stelae, and mummies throughout the immersive exhibition layout.
The pharaoh’s primary mission was to ensure justice, harmony, order, and balance. This concept was at the centre of the Egyptians’ understanding of the universe.
As the foundation of social cohesion, the pharaoh encouraged people to live in peace and to contribute to the collective well-being. Egyptians hoped their hearts would be lighter than a feather when being judged by Osiris, after death. Their goal was to create a life worth living... for eternity.
This lavishly illustrated, 64-page book-magazine will extend the visitor’s immersion into the heart of ancient Egyptian society.
Every Sunday this summer, from July 9 to August 20, Pointe-à-Callière will be holding free, participatory activities complementing the temporary exhibition Egypt. Three Millennia on the Nile.
From 1 pm to 4 pm, families are invited to take part in a range of activities during which they will explore, discover, and experience various aspects of ancient Egyptian history and culture, a perfect opportunity to learn about hieroglyphics, hear Egyptian music and songs and discover the myths and legends of ancient Egypt.
Under an intense surge of arctic air, Friday morning will begin with the coldest temperatures so far this season across much of the central and eastern U.S. with blustery conditions and a piercing wind chill.