Treasures of the Pharaohs – a journey into the heart of Egypt

Considered one of the most fascinating civilisations of all time, Egyptian history will be celebrated in all its millennial glory during the exhibition entitled Treasures of the Pharaohs, coming to the Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome from 24 October 2025 to 3 May 2026, offering visitors a true journey of discovery through ancient Egypt!

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The history of Egyptian civilisation

The history of Egyptian civilisation, which began near the Nile and spanned approximately three millennia, is characterised by elements that have left a lasting legacy in human history and, for this reason, make it one of the most fascinating chapters in ancient history. Flourishing from 3100 BC onwards, thanks to navigation on the Nile for trade and the use of silt for cultivation, the civilisation distinguished itself over the centuries for its cultural, scientific, religious and architectural advances, as well as for its highly hierarchical society, headed by the pharaoh.

Funeral mask of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Producers of impressive works of art such as the pyramids of Giza, temples dedicated to zoomorphic gods and numerous statues, the Egyptians were also known for their hieroglyphic writing system and their particular attention to the cult of the dead, providing for the mummification of the deceased and, consequently, the construction of pyramids on the tombs of the pharaohs. A civilisation that developed in several cities, such as Memphis, Thebes and Giza, it saw a succession of numerous rulers, such as Akhenaten, Tutankhamun and Ramses II, and only declined in 332-30 BC when it came under the hegemony of first the Macedonians and then the Romans.

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The exhibition at the Scuderie del Quirinale

Curated by Dr Tarek El Awady and Dr Zahi Hawass, the exhibition is an unmissable opportunity to view 130 masterpieces from Egypt's most important museums, such as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Luxor Museum, as well as the Egyptian Museum in Turin. Divided into six thematic sections, which will allow the public to immerse themselves in history from the beginning of civilisation to the archaeological discoveries of recent years, the exhibition is a journey into the complexity of Egyptian society and will feature statues of Sennefer, Ramses VI and Thutmose III, royal jewellery, everyday objects and sarcophagi decorated with sacred symbols.

Treasures of the Pharaohs, Scuderie del Quirinale, Rome – image taken from the museum's social media profile

Inaugurating a veritable journey into the heart of ancient Egypt, it is an unmissable event for discovering one of the civilisations that still fascinates the contemporary world today.

Tickets and additional information

Open daily from 10:00 to 20:00, the exhibition will be accessible at the following prices:

• Open – €25.00
• Full price – €18.00
• Reduced price for various categories – from €3.00 to €16.00
• Free – for children under 6 and disabled persons
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Located in Via XXIV Maggio, the Scuderie del Quirinale, where the exhibition will be held, can be easily reached by bus from Termini Station, such as the 40 or 64, towards Nazionale/Quirinale, and by underground, taking line A towards Repubblica or line B towards Cavour.

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