euronews. culture
By Euronews with AP
The coffin of one of ancient Egypt’s longest ruling Pharaohs, Ramses II, has been unveiled in Paris as part of an exceptional loan to France.
The ornate sarcophagus will be the star attraction at an exhibition of 180 original pieces, some of which have never left Egypt before.
“From an historical point of view, this is a piece of inestimable value. Part of the sarcophagus of Ramses II that protected the mummy of the king for 2,900 years,” said Egyptologist Benedicte Lhoyer who is scientific advisor to the exhibition.