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Egyptian Museum Of Turin: Towards The New Gallery Of Kings

Visitors are flocking to the Egyptian Museum of Turin, despite the temporary closure of the statuary rooms. The museum is currently hosting a new temporary exhibition called ''Towards the New Gallery of Kings,'' which is showcasing statues of gods and pharaohs in its Gallery of Kings. The Academy of Sciences and the Egyptian Museum are working together to offer guests an experience that traces the museum's history back to its inception 200 years ago. The grand sculptures of pharaohs and deities first made their way to Turin in 1823, along with thousands of other pieces from the Drovetti collection. These items were placed in the building that continues to house both institutions, leading to the establishment of the world's first Egyptian Museum in 1824. The exhibition is currently recreating the statues' original arrangement in the courtyards of ancient Egyptian temples, where divinities and pharaohs connected with their worshippers while affirming their authority. Now, visitors are able to observe details of the artifacts that were once hard to see in the previous setup, such as the hieroglyphic inscriptions on Thutmose I's throne or the complex design of Pharaoh Horemheb's headdress. The statues' new proximity is allowing guests to appreciate them more intimately, yet their grandeur remains undiminished. (Photo by Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11168048
Date Taken	22 April 2024
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Photographer	Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto
Category	Arts, Culture and Entertainment
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