Bringing more knowledge about pyramids, pharaohs, and life in ancient Egypt, Sharjah brings a unique interactive exhibition for children and families who are keen on historical information. Titled ‘Deir el-Medina: Village of the Pharaohs’ Artists’, the exhibition introduces children, school students and families to the techniques used in the archaeological excavations.
Titled ‘Deir el-Medina: Village of the Pharaohs’ Artists’, the exhibition introduces children, school students and families to the techniques used in the archaeological excavations of the Italian Mission in Luxor in Egypt at the beginning of the 20th century. Held at Sharjah Archaeology Museum of Al Abar area, the exhibition will go on till August 31, 2022.
These excavations resulted in the discovery of a large village that was once inhabited by builders, artists, painters, and sculptors, who built the tombs of the pharaohs of Egypt in the second millennium BC. Organised by Sharjah Museums Authority in partnership with Egyptian Museum in Turin, Italy, the exhibition is majorly on the interactive side, talking about major archaeological discoveries through workshops, hands-on activities, and touchscreen games.
One of the major focuses of the exhibition is the 3,400-year-old Deir El-Madinah village, which is home to the artisans and craftsmen who built and decorated the royal tombs in the nearby Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
The exhibition also highlights the builders, artists, workers, and painters who laboured on Egyptian pharaohs’ tombs in 1,500BC. The exhibition also has an excavation replica site where children can train on the work of archaeologists using mock-up excavation tools. It also gives the visitors a chance to learn about the important ancient Egyptian costumes and visit the ancient Egyptian writing corner and be inspired by the secrets of the papyrus industry.