Journey Towards Immortality
Egyptan Mummies and Eternal Life
For centuries, the culture of Ancient Egypt has fascinated and intrigued the contemporary imagination in many of its manifestations: its architectural monuments, the artistic splendors of the treasures of the mighty Pharaohs, but also in it system of religious beliefs based on an afterlife. While the concept of eternal life is fundamental to many religions, it is the interpretation and practices of the ancient Egyptians in preparing the deceased for the life to come that is still so fascinating today, in particular the practices of mummification and embalmment.
This unusual exhibition organized by Contemporanea Progetti of Florence, Italy takes a close-up, scientific look at the process of mummification and embalmment as practiced by the ancient Egyptians in their quest for immortality.
Curation by Maria Cristina Guidotti with Flora Silvano, both of the Egyptian Museum of Florence, this exhibition features approximately 130 objects and artifacts from the archaeological patrimony belonging to the same museum to articulate the exhibition’s main themes.