The Queens of Egypt exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History comes to an end today, but my recent visit allowed for me to take it in and start presenting it to you now.
The exhibit looks at several queens from the New Kingdom period of 1539-1076 BC, their role in ancient Egypt, and the legacy they left behind. Ancient Egypt has always fascinated me, so of course I had to come see it.
The first artifact one sees upon entry is this bust of the goddess Mut.
Beyond it is a large video projection: something quite contemporary that shows itself several times through the exhibit. The Assassins Creed video game concept includes scenarios set in ancient Egypt, and some of their footage is projected at various points of this exhibit, making one feel as if they're looking into ancient Egypt. We'll see more of them throughout this exhibit as I go along.
Hatshepsout was a queen who served as a pharaoh upon the death of her husband Thutmose II and took the name Maatkare
Artifacts linked to her time are here, including tools and decorative gems in the shape of scarabs.
I must admit that Ancient Egypt always seems rather cold and inhuman to me. Perhaps this exhibition will set me right on that score.
ReplyDeleteAm looking forward to this tour.
ReplyDeleteIt is about 5000 years ago...
ReplyDeleteNice start, I'm looking forward to rest of this exhibition.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting exhibit. I like the Goddess.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day and a happy new week!
@John: I find it fascinating.
ReplyDelete@Gemel: more to come.
@Italiafinlandia: it is.
@Jan: more to come.
@Eileen: it was.
The word "queen" has a whole different meaning on the street these days, doesn't it?
ReplyDelete...royalty is something that I don’t understate,
ReplyDeleteI am sure it is/was fascinating.
ReplyDeleteEgyptian history is fascinating, our trip to Egypt was probably the most fantastic trip of all 💛
ReplyDeleteFascinating is the word for this, William. Looking forward to the tour.
ReplyDeleteWe had a similar exhibition here, if it wasn't the same a few years ago !
ReplyDeleteAn exhibition that I would love to see.
ReplyDeleteI find this interesting as well, looking forward to see more.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute exhibit to the Queens ~ great photos too !
ReplyDeleteI apologize for my tardiness in commenting,
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@David: it does.
ReplyDelete@Tom: it seems far removed from life.
@Anvilcloud: I enjoyed it.
@Grace: I have always been intrigued by the era.
@RedPat: much more to come..
@Gattina: much of this comes from an Italian museum, so it's possible.
@Catarina: I enjoyed it.
@Marleen: more to come.
@Carol: thank you.
La civilización egipcia es un tema fascinante.
ReplyDeleteEs una exposición bastante interesante.
Besos
Thank you.
DeleteI look forward to the remainder of the exhibit.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it.
DeleteMe too William. Always into Egypt
ReplyDeleteIt is quite a culture.
DeleteThis will be a wonderful tour.
ReplyDeleteIt was quite something to take in.
DeleteI would love to see this exhibit, fabulous photos !
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deleteit is amazing how many movies have been put out about their history ... so many stories .. i would think a lot of them are based on ... instead of totally true? ( ;
ReplyDeleteSome fact, some fiction.
DeleteThe lighting here is beautiful. I would think this is a fascinating exhibit!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it.
DeleteYou find the best of places to take us through, thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
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