The "A Gift of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Artifacts and Digital Art Experience" exhibition officially opened on February 6 at the Nanyue King Museum (Tomb Exhibition Area) and will run through October 11, 2026.
Curated collaboratively by the museum, the University of Aberdeen Museums (UK), and Beijing Wutong Technology Co., the exhibition offers a unique fusion of ancient treasures and cutting-edge digital experiences.
The exhibition centers on 180 ancient Egyptian artifacts, complemented by 26 relics from the Nanyue King Tombs. Notably, 167 of the Egyptian pieces are being displayed in Asia for the first time, spanning themes of mythology, royalty, and daily life, providing visitors with a multidimensional view of ancient Egyptian society. To protect these precious objects, the exhibition will be presented in phases: the first phase features 167 items, with the remaining 13 items added from May 2026 onward.
Innovative digital technology transforms the museum into an interactive, immersive space. Inspired by the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet, a mysterious digital black cat guides visitors through the exhibition, creating a gamified and narrative-driven experience. Digital talismans such as the Scarab and Eye of Horus can be "collected" as part of the journey.
The VR installation "Pyramid Mirage" allows visitors to explore a 1:1 digital reconstruction of the Giza plateau, while AI reconstruction, in-case projection, and glasses-free 3D animations bring Egyptian reliefs and daily life scenes vividly to life. This immersive approach revives artifacts that have lain dormant for millennia, offering an unprecedented interactive experience.
Visitors can also explore nearly 400 themed cultural products, including playful "Magic Egyptian Cats", intricately crafted scarab bookmarks, collectible blind-box sets, and 40 exquisite seals that turn every visit into a treasure-hunting adventure, making millennia-old Egyptian civilization tangible and personal.
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