See a Mummy & a Picasso in Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas will be one of three US cities to host “World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed,” an exhibit spanning 3,000 years of Egyptian history.  The exhibit features over 200 objects, illustrating the rich and diverse history of one of the world’s great civilization.  Many of the objects are from the Pyramid age (2675-2130 BC), a preeminent time in Egyptian history.

Sphinx & pyramid in Giza, Egypt

Some of the notable artifacts that will be on display include:

• Decree of Neferirkare (carved on limestone)
• False door of Inty
• Priestess of Inty
• Relief scene from the tomb of Qar and Idu
• Ptolemaic sarcophagus lid
• Stone vessels and ceramics
• Jewelry and amulets
• Cat mummy

Most of the artifacts were found in an expedition sponsored by Harvard University and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.  Over a period of about 40 years, archaeologists worked in the tombs and temples of the Nile Valley, and uncovered artifacts that had been hidden for thousands of years.

“World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed”  will be on display at the Arkansas Arts Center (located in MacArthur Park, 9th & Commerce in Little Rock, Arkansas), from September 25th, 2009 to July 5th, 2010.  While admission to the museum is FREE, tickets are required for the special exhibit.  Advance tickets are now on sale, and it is highly suggested that you order tickets in advance.  This exhibit will attract a lot of attention from around the area, so order early to ensure your choice of date and time.  Single ticket pricing ranges from $14-22, and a companion audio tour is $5.  A variety of packages are also available.

While you’re at the Arkansas Arts Center, be sure to check out the rest of the great exhibits.

Photo credit: Paul Mannix @flickr