The incredible Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition is on now at the Australian Museum in Sydney. The blockbuster exhibition will feature the actual sarcophagus of Ramses II—one of the most impressive royal coffins from ancient Egypt ever to be discovered.
Hosted in collaboration with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the exhibition features 181 priceless artefacts and ornate golden treasures, making it the largest cultural exhibition to visit Sydney in over a decade.
While the mystery of the pyramids and the splendour of Ancient Egypt is typically pretty distant for Sydneysiders—you'll peer 3,30o years into the past, with one-of-a-kind archaeological finds like sarcophagi, animal mummies, jewellery, spectacular royal masks, and exquisite amulets. Many of the items on show have never left Egypt before.
The exhibition focuses on the life and times of King Ramses II, who ruled over Egypt for 67 years during the height of their civilisation—an era known as the "New Kingdom" period of 1539-1075 BC. Ramses loved to build epic monuments, and pieces from the Tomb of Queen Nefertari (his favourite Royal Consort) and the temple of Abu Simbel are included in the Sydney exhibition.
Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs is heading to Sydney only, after showing in Paris, Houston, and San Francisco. Tickets are on sale now.
The Details
What: Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
When: Until Sunday 19 May, 2024
Where: The Australian Museum, Sydney
Tickets: Online, here
Image credit: The Australian Museum
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