Coming in December 11,
2002 The inauguration of an exclusive exhibition titled
"Hidden Treasures of the Egyptian Museum "
which will display a collection of remarkable objects for the first time
.
Part
of the basement of the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, will be transformed into
a new space to show many artifacts that have never before been on display.
Walking through the vaulted passageways of the exhibit, the public will
rediscover many artifacts from the museum itself and from throughout Egypt.
Visitors will embark on
an adventure by entering the western side of the basement , only now opened
to the public Bring your imagination and your curiosity when you explore
this unique presentation of Egypt's history and culture.
All
periods of ancient Egypt will be included in this exhibit, from the Pre-dynastic
though the Graeco-Roman. Curators at the museum have carefully selected
more than 300 of the most beautiful hidden objects and have thrown open
the doors of Tutankhamun's storerooms to bring you unknown treasures belonging
to the famous young king.
Some objects that will
be in the exhibit........