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It's not that Egypt is unaffordable, but the mummy exhibition in Shanghai offers better value for money

Authentic ancient Egyptian mummies from over 2000 years ago. This year's most anticipated exhibition is this one. 🖼Exhibition Name: The Eternal Mystery of Mummies 🗓Date: 2023.12.21~2024.3.10 🕙Opening Hours: 10:00~19:00 📍Detailed Address: Building 3, 210 Wenshui Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 🚉Transportation Guide: Exit 3 of Wenshui Road Station on Metro Line 1 ❤Exhibition Division: 1️⃣Mummies and Eternity ✔️Preservation of the body ✔️Body, soul, and personality 2️⃣Beauty and Protection ✔️Amulets and magic ✔️Eternal beauty 3️⃣Gods and Humans ✔️The world, divine abodes, and humanity ✔️Protection and eternity 4️⃣Offerings and Rituals 🌟Highlights: ✅Travel through ancient Egypt and unveil the 'true identity' of mummies that have been a mystery for over 2000 years. Ancient Egyptian beliefs held that only by preserving the body could one achieve 'eternal life'. The complex mummification process was exclusively enjoyed by the nobility. The 'true identity' of mummies from over 2000 years ago is now revealed, becoming an archaeological treasure that takes you deep into the 'mystery of origin'. ✅Ancient Egyptian cat slave culture: Cat mummies bear witness to their owners' belief in eternal life, showing unique reverence for the sun god. Ancient Egyptians not only made mummies of human corpses but also accompanied their pets in mummified form, among which cat mummies are famous. Ancient Egyptians loved cats and worshipped the sun god, believing that cats' eyes glow because they absorb the sun's light during the day and release it at night. ✅Mysterious charm of the 'Book of the Dead': The ancient Egyptian guide to the resurrection of the deceased, a precious discovery from the pyramids. The 'Book of the Dead' is one of the earliest surviving documents of mankind and one of the earliest literary works. Made of papyrus, it is an ancient writing medium. The book depicts hymns and spells to the gods, serving as a 'resurrection' guide for ancient Egyptians on their journey to the afterlife. Most of the existing 'Book of the Dead' was excavated from pyramids and ancient tombs, making it quite precious! ✅Tombs and ritual artifacts, continuing the legend of Ramses! The majority of existing ancient Egyptian art comes from the luxurious tombs of the nobility. The decorations and rituals inside the tombs are elaborate and valuable, with relief murals, statues of deities, the Eye of Horus, scarabs, etc., not only showcasing the vast mythological system but also reflecting the efforts of ancient Egyptians to ensure happiness in the afterlife. ✅One of the earliest glazed pottery, ancient Egyptian faience! The exhibition features a large number of precious jewelry and pottery that fully restore the life of ancient Egyptian nobility. Some of the jewelry is themed around pharaohs and deities, while others mainly depict scenes from daily life, such as farming and fishing.
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