The Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities has signed a cooperation agreement with the Hong Kong Palace Museum to organize an international archaeological exhibition titled “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums.”
This exhibition will be the first Pharaonic showcase in the heart of the Far East, marking a new chapter in cultural diplomacy and civilizational dialogue between Egypt and China.
In an official and festive ceremony held in Hong Kong, the agreement was signed in the presence of:
Ambassador Baher Shweikhi, Consul General of Egypt in Hong Kong
Betty Fung, Chief Executive Officer of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Moamen Osman, Head of the Museums Sector
Mohamed Ashraf, Legal Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
alongside a distinguished group of Chinese and Egyptian museum officials.
An Exhibition of 250 Artifacts Telling the Story of History
The exhibition will feature around 250 rare artifacts representing various eras of ancient Egyptian civilization, carefully selected from several Egyptian museums, including:
the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art, Suez National Museum, and Sohag National Museum.
It will also include newly discovered artifacts from Saqqara and pieces from the ongoing exhibition “At the Summit of the Pyramid” in Shanghai.
Exhibition Themes: Royalty – Diversity – Discovery
The exhibition revolves around three main themes:
Royal Egypt: Showcasing royal statues and artifacts reflecting the life of the Pharaohs.
The Era of Tutankhamun: Featuring statues, jewelry, and funerary objects from Egypt’s golden age.
Saqqara Discoveries: Highlighting animal mummies and statues of deities such as Bastet and Anubis, which are expected to captivate Chinese visitors with their symbolic and artistic value.
A Timeless Cultural Message
During the press conference, Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated that this exhibition is one of the most significant cultural events in Asia for 2025, describing it as “a timeless cultural dialogue between two civilizations that have shaped human history.”
He added that selecting some artifacts from the Shanghai exhibition reflects the success of Egypt’s previous collaboration in China and the strong confidence of Chinese curators in the artistic and historical value of Egyptian antiquities.
An Open Invitation to the World
Dr. Khaled extended an open invitation to the people of Hong Kong, Asia, and the world to visit the exhibition and explore the mysteries of Egyptian civilization up close, emphasizing that this is not merely a temporary event but “a new phase of cultural and diplomatic cooperation between Egypt and China.”
The Cradle of Two Civilizations
Dr. Louis Ng, Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, expressed his pride in the partnership with Egypt, noting that “China and Egypt are the cradles of two of the world’s oldest civilizations, and this exhibition is a tangible symbol of their cultural convergence.”
He added that the exhibition represents a key initiative to foster cross-cultural understanding through art and heritage, aligning with the mission of modern museums worldwide.
Treasures Displayed Abroad for the First Time
According to Moamen Osman, Head of the Museums Sector, the exhibition will feature unique pieces displayed outside Egypt for the first time, including:
A colossal statue of Tutankhamun
The statue of the famous Egyptian scribe
Mummified cats and a rare mummy
The statue of Bastet, the musical goddess
A massive statue of Akhenaten
The statue of Anubis, the god of the afterlife
A distinguished collection of amulets, royal jewelry, and funerary objects
This remarkable cultural event revives the spirit of connection between Egypt and China, opening a new window for the world to experience the majesty of Egyptian civilization — a timeless message of peace, beauty, and intellect, carried from the heart of the Nile to the shores of the South China Sea.