Final Weeks of the ”Egyptian Mummies” Exhibition and Lecture by Cecilia Uddén
The time is running out to see the exhibition ”Egyptian Mummies – A Journey to Immortality” at Kalmar Castle, which will be open until November 2nd. On October 16th, visitors can also deepen their knowledge about Egypt through a lecture by foreign correspondent Cecilia Uddén.
The Fascinating World of Mummification
Mummification is a subject that fascinates and has inspired many books and films, often with elements of mystique and horror. In reality, mummification reflected the ancient Egyptians’ deep belief that death was not the end, but the beginning of a journey to eternal life.
The exhibition showcases 110 artifacts that tell the story of ancient Egypt, with some objects being over 4,000 years old!
”The exhibition has been very well received. Many are fascinated by seeing objects that are thousands of years old. We have had the opportunity to show a unique exhibition with items that have never been displayed in Sweden before – and which probably won’t be seen here again for quite some time,” says Meg Nömgård, Castle Manager of Kalmar Castle.
A Perfect Autumn Holiday Activity
”A tip is to bring the children during the autumn break, which is the very last week the exhibition is shown. We’ve heard that many children have become curious about ancient Egypt after watching the TV series ’Tordyveln flyger i skymningen’, where children search for a 3,000-year-old statue,” she adds.
Special Lecture by Cecilia Uddén
On October 16th, a lecture will be held by foreign correspondent Cecilia Uddén, who has been living in Egypt for many years and covers the Middle East for Swedish Radio.
In her lecture, Uddén will discuss the modern Egypt’s relationship with its Pharaonic past, exploring the complex dynamics between certain dogmatic Muslim groups’ reluctance towards polytheistic practices and the renaissance of Pharaonic imagery in public spaces like advertising, architecture, and art.
