Ancient Egyptian treasures exhibition in Hong Kong attracts over 670,000 visits

(ECNS) -- A major exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts in Hong Kong concluded on Monday after attracting more than 670,000 visits during its nine-month run, according to the Hong Kong Palace Museum.  

The exhibition featured 250 artifacts and archaeological discoveries from seven major museums in Egypt, making it one of Hong Kong's largest and most comprehensive exhibitions of ancient Egyptian artifacts in recent years.

The exhibition also highlighted the use of digital technology in cultural heritage preservation. Following its conclusion, the museum donated a projection installation capable of digitally recreating a colossal statue of Pharaoh Tutankhamun to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

The museum also launched about 170 cultural products related to the exhibition, generating more than HK$33 million (about $4.2 million) in revenue.

The exhibition was regarded as a milestone in cultural exchanges between China and Egypt, with both sides expressing hopes for closer cooperation between museums and continued cultural dialogue between the two countries.

(By Helen Mo & intern Liu Shuangjing)