Running from 24 October 2025 to May 2026, the exhibition brings together 130 exceptional artefacts from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the Museum of Art in Luxor. These pieces trace the story of Egypt’s ancient civilization across themes including royalty, the royal court, religion, daily life, funerary rituals, and the afterlife.
The opening ceremony will be held at Scuderie del Quirinale, a prestigious cultural venue under the auspices of the Italian Presidency, in the presence of Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy and Italy’s Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli.
The streets, squares, train stations, and metro platforms of Rome have been transformed into an open-air tribute to ancient Egypt, with the face of Queen Ahhotep adorning public spaces across the Italian capital. city.
The striking imagery has captivated Italians who have a longstanding fascination with Ancient Egyptian Civilization.
According to exhibition organizer Tommaso Radaelli, the public response has been extraordinary, with 40,000 tickets sold before the official launch.
Attendance is expected to reach between 5,000 and 6,000 visitors per day throughout the exhibition’s run, a testament to the enduring allure of Egypt’s cultural legacy.
Earlier in the day, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, toured the exhibition halls to oversee final preparations. His inspection included verifying the positioning of artefacts, reviewing signage and display layouts, and ensuring all safety and security measures were in place. Khaled also met with the organizing team to finalize details for the opening ceremony and press conference.
The event marks the second-largest Egyptian archaeological exhibition ever held in Italy, following the landmark show at Palazzo Grassi in Venice (2002–2003), which explored the role of kings during the New Kingdom period.
Complementing the exhibition, the Egyptian Tourism Authority has launched a dedicated tourism pavilion under the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ campaign “Egypt… Unmatched Diversity.” The pavilion features promotional videos, multilingual maps, and a QR code linking to the Experience Egypt platform, allowing visitors to explore Egypt’s destinations and experiences virtually.
With Rome already gripped by pharaonic fever, “Treasures of the Pharaohs” promises not only to showcase Egypt’s ancient wonders but also to strengthen cultural and tourism ties between Egypt and Italy, uniting two civilizations with a shared reverence for art, history, and heritage.
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