Discover Egypt’s incredible journey over 12 centuries, as Jews, Christians and Muslims transformed this ancient land. It is a story charting the change from a world of many gods to the worship of one God.
The exhibition begins in 30 BC, when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire after the death of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and continues until AD 1171 when the rule of the Islamic Fatimid dynasty came to an end. The remarkable objects in the exhibition have been uniquely preserved in Egypt’s arid climate, and many have never been on display before. Their survival provides unparalleled access to the lives of individuals and communities, and they tell a rich and complex story of influences, long periods of peaceful coexistence, and intermittent tension and violence between Jews, Christians and Muslims.
The exhibition will take place from 29th October 2015 until 7th February 2016 at the British Museum on Great Russell Street in London. Tickets cost £10 for adults, under 16s enter free. Open daily from 10:00am to 5:30pm, on Fridays it’s open until 8:30pm. Last entry 80 minutes before closing.
For more information visit the museum’s official website, and to book your ticket click here.
