'King of Egypt' Exhibition Draws Over 500,000 Visitors in Taiwan; Netizens Find Pharaohs Atmospheric in Lunar July

The "King of Egypt" special exhibition at the Chimei Museum has surpassed 500,000 visitors, maintaining its popularity since opening before the Lunar New Year. Weekend reservations during the summer are nearly fully booked, highlighting the exhibition's strong appeal.

Collaborating with the British Museum, the exhibition showcases 280 classic artifacts, representing the largest collection of pharaonic relics ever brought to Taiwan. The display focuses on the concept of "royal power," using giant statues, gold ornaments, and diplomatic clay tablets to offer a glimpse into the mythology and reality of one of history's greatest ancient civilizations.

Currently in its latter half, the exhibition runs until January 10th of next year. Even on weekdays, the museum sees a steady stream of visitors eager to experience the mysteries of ancient civilization. The seventh section, themed "Eternal Life," delves into the ancient Egyptians' profound belief in the afterlife, detailing their meticulous preparations with coffins, burial objects, amulets, and servant figurines.

Some visitors have noted the unique atmosphere of viewing the pharaohs, coffins, and burial items during the Lunar July period, describing it as having a special "feeling" rather than being frightening. They interpret the exhibition's design, which includes a corridor lined with Shabti figurines and a beam of light symbolizing the sun god's journey through the underworld, as representing the king's rebirth.

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actually seeing the pharaohs, coffins, and burial items during the Lunar July period also has quite a feeling.