Order, Law, Royal Power, and the Way of Kings | Ancient Egypt Exhibition at the Shanghai Museum

🌟Highlights: The harmonious relationship between gods and humans, and the combination of royal and divine power, are prominent features of the ancient Egyptians' belief system. The gods created the world and its order, and humans expressed gratitude to the gods by maintaining order, with the king being the core of maintaining order. In the classification of the ancient Egyptian lexicon, gods, humans, and the dead belonged to the heavens, the earth, and the underworld, respectively, while the king belonged to all three realms: he was the intermediary between gods and humans, the judge of the human world, and the protector of the underworld. They believed that the king determined the rise and fall of the country and maintained the order of society and nature. This special relationship was manifested differently in different periods. ❤Recommended reasons: The Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom were the pyramid eras of ancient Egyptian civilization, with the king being the embodiment of order and perfection. The pursuit of eternal afterlife through pyramid construction led to a highly developed management system and a stable hierarchical society. After the chaos of the First Intermediate Period, the kings of the Middle Kingdom took on the task of rebuilding order, and the cultural field entered a prosperous classical era. The New Kingdom was an important transitional period in ancient Egyptian history, experiencing three stages of empire development, religious reform, and cultural revival. The magnificent temples were cultural symbols of this period, and the kings were honored as pharaohs, recording their military achievements and creating colossal statues on temples and large monuments. 📍Detailed address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District, Shanghai 🚉Transportation guide: People's Square Station on Shanghai Metro Line 2 🕙Business hours: 9:00–17:00 📝Tips: Purchase tickets in advance