Monday, 25 May 2026
'Treasures of the Pharaohs' exhibition in Rome draws massive crowds
The "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition, currently held at the Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome, has attracted a large number of visitors since its official opening two days ago by Italian President Sergio Mattarella, alongside Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sharif Fathy, Italy’s Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, and Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities.
Thousands of visitors have lined up in long queues since early morning to explore the wonders of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled noted that 50,000 tickets have been sold so far, an increase of 10,000 compared to the first day of the exhibition. Organizers expect daily visitor numbers to reach between 6,000 and 7,000, prompting discussions about extending operating hours into the evening to accommodate more visitors eager to view the unique archaeological artifacts on display.
The Secretary-General emphasized that the overwhelming turnout reflects the Italian public’s fascination with Egyptian civilization and underscores the exhibition’s remarkable success since its opening. This event also boosts Egypt’s tourism appeal in the Italian market, one of the top sources of tourists to Egypt.
The "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition features 130 carefully selected artifacts from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the Luxor Museum of Art. These pieces narrate the story of ancient Egyptian civilization through diverse themes, including royalty, the royal court, religious beliefs, daily life, funerary rituals, and the afterlife.