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Pharaoh at the NGV is the greatest exhibition of ancient Egyptian art ever seen in Australia (theconversation.com)

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Tickets and more info: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/pharaoh/

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[–] No1@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I went to the Sydney Ramses exhibition at the Australian Museum.

I enjoyed it, though full.admission, I'm a bit of a sucker for history stuff. From memory price was about $42, so $38 for this one that has about 3x more artefacts seems reasonable. Expensive to take a family, and I'd reckon kids would get bored anyway.

As with all exhibits, best to try weekdays late afternoon or after hours to avoid crowds.

I still get chills being so close to things created so long ago. The intricate work inscribing entire statues and sarcophagus with hieroglyphics was amazing.