The Egyptian Museum in Turin has reported a surge in visitors during the recent August holiday. Between the 14th and 18th, nearly 18,000 individuals flocked to the museum, with peak attendance on August 15th and 16th.
The museum, a veritable treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts, has unveiled a new chamber dedicated to the illustrious Queen Nefertari. This momentous occasion marks the museum’s bicentennial and follows an eight-year global tour showcasing its extraordinary collection.
The opening of the Nefertari chamber drew enthusiastic crowds, with nearly 8,000 visitors exploring the museum during the first weekend alone. To further celebrate this milestone, the museum extended its hours to accommodate the public during the August 15th holiday.
Renowned for its extensive holdings, numbering over 30,000 pieces, the Museum boasts a captivating array of artifacts, including statues of New Kingdom pharaohs, the temple of Thutmose III, and the sacred remains of the Deir el-Medina community.
Established by King Carlo Felice of Savoy in 1824, the museum was a testament to the Egyptomania that gripped Europe at the dawn of the 19th century.
Main image caption: The funerary collection of Queen Nefertari at the Egyptian Museum in Turin. Credit: museoegizio website.
