São Paulo – Plaza Sul shopping mall, in the capital of São Paulo, is hosting the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt and Holy Land Itinerant Museum, exhibiting hundreds of items, including replicas of three sarcophagi of Tutankhamun. The exhibition opened on June 9 and will run until August 8.
Visitors can learn more about the history and culture of Ancient Egypt and the Holy Land. Divided into two spaces, the exhibition houses about 170 items, 60 of which are originals and 113 replicas, from the personal collection of the son of Palestinians Maisur Musa, director of Maisur Musa Produções Culturais cultural production company.
The collection, composed of replicas of mummies, historical tools, statues, and sarcophagi from the period, has already traveled to different locations in Brazil, totaling over 90 exhibitions. The attraction features replicas of three precious sarcophagi of Tutankhamun, the “boy pharaoh,” and busts of Queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra.
The traveling museum has no age restriction and is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm BRT, Monday to Saturday, and from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm BRT on Sundays and holidays. Admission costs BRL 50 (full price) and BRL 25 (student, senior, and handicap discounts).
“With a lot of content, the exhibition comes to complement our cultural events calendar. It is an excellent option for a family outing, mixing education and fun with the shopping mall’s facilities in terms of stores, food, and convenience,” stated Tatiane Piza, marketing manager at Plaza Sul, in a note.
Quick facts:
Mysteries of Ancient Egypt and Holy Land Itinerant Museum
Shopping Plaza Sul – Floors P1 and P2
June 9 to August 8
Monday to Saturday; 10:00 am to 10 pm BRT;
Sundays and holidays; 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm BRT
Admission: BRL 50.00 (full price) and BRL 25.00 (discounts)
Praça Leonor Kaupa, 100 – Jardim da Saúde – São Paulo – SP
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
