The Egyptian civilization lasted for more than 3000 years and, during its very long history, it went through phases of splendour and phases of decline. The exhibition Eternal Egypt. The great Kingdoms of the Pharaohs intends to retrace the steps of Egyptian history through its material culture, with a fine selection of objects from Museo Egizio in Turin. The exhibition is divided into three main sections, dedicated to the "glory days" of ancient Egyptian civilization: the Old, the Middle and the New Kingdoms. 

3 MAIN SECTIONS
Each section will illustrate the political, religious and social development of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The chronological line is flanked by another imaginary line, which goes from north to south along the Nile, encountering some of the most important sites. The items selected for the exhibition will serve to illustrate particular features of Egyptian history, highlighting continuities and discontinuities between different periods.

Eternal Egypt. The great Kingdoms of the Pharaohs is conceived and curated by the Touring Exhibition Office of Museo Egizio.

The curators are available to adapt the exhibition according to the spaces and needs of the interested museum and work together to build the best exhibition path for their venue.

3-6 months (negotiable)

At least 6 months before the opening date (1 year even better)

With more than 3000 years of history, the ancient Egyptian civilization still fascinates the world with its monuments and culture. The names of the great pharaohs have continued to come down to us over the centuries, making them immortal. The charm of ancient Egypt is still strong in the Nile valley and in the museums which preserve Egyptian collections.

Among the 160 exhibits:

• 11 statues

• 16 stelae

• 5 coffins

• 4 papyri

All contents for the exhibition panels, labels and other texts are produced by the curators of Museo Egizio. The display of Eternal Egypt. The great Kingdoms of the Pharaohs includes:

An information system consisting of panels written by expert-staff from Museo Egizio will accompany the entire exhibition.

All objects will be exhibited with a label containing basic data and a description.

2 VIDEOS
The exhibition videos are made by scholars and curators from Museo Egizio, as well as other institutions.

INFOGRAPHICS
Accompanied by infographics, selected objects will serve to illustrate biographical, mythological, or historical events depending on their specific characteristics.

Museo Egizio will collaborate with the host institution to create the exhibition catalogue, providing texts and images.

• Introduction to the exhibition written by the Director of the Museo Egizio, Christian Greco

• A short essay written by the Exhibition Curator

• Descriptive texts of all exhibits

• High-resolution pictures of all exhibits

Eternal Egypt. The great Kingdoms of the Pharaohs will explore ancient Egypt in a journey through the periods of its utmost splendour. The three main sections will display objects that will allow visitors to understand the ancient Egyptian civilization in its heyday from different points of view: political, administrative, artistic and religious. Each section will be represented by one iconic pharaoh that will guide the visitor to discover the features of his time. 

The most important sites of ancient Egypt, such as Giza and the Great Pyramids, Thebes and the royal necropolis, as well as others, will be put into the spotlight during the course of the exhibition. 

Museo Egizio's technical staff supervises all handling and transportation procedures, ranging from packing the artefacts until their final installation at the exhibition venue. Museo Egizio provides all needed support to the local staff in order to make sure that the artefacts are handled in the most safe and secure manner.

Square meters required to display the exhibition:

• Max: about mq

• Min: about mq

All the collection items will be protected using security systems designed to prevent intentional or malicious contact by visitors; systems such as barriers and display cases equipped with alarm/detection sensors are required. The standard showcase requested by the lender should be secured, lockable and stable enough to protect the object from any vibration and/or bumps. All materials used in manufacturing have to be chemically inert without any kind of gas emission. Lighting and conditioning are not allowed inside the showcases unless otherwise specified and agreed upon in writing. 

All objects that require a purpose-built mount (from a conservation point of view) will travel with their mount.

Max n.03 couriers