The ancient coffin of Priest Psamtik has arrived in Dubai and will be displayed for Egypt Pavilion visitors at Expo Dubai 2020. The coffin of priest Psamtik, ‘the son of Pediosir’ is one of the colored wooden coffins that were recently discovered in the area of Saqqara by the archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. The coffin is decorated with a large necklace that ends with the heads of a falcon, with the goddess of sky “Nut” spreading her wings, carrying the two feathers of ‘Maat ‘(the goddess of truth and justice). A group of modern replicas of King Tutankhamun have also arrived to be displayed at Egypt Pavilion.
The collection of King Tutankhamun replicas include his golden mask, his own sarcophagus, the ‘Ka’ guardian statue of the king, the special festive chair as well as the golden king’s throne. The transfer of these artifacts comes to assure the keenness of all Egyptian state agencies to maximize all their capabilities to grant the success of the Egyptian participation in Expo Dubai 2020 and to ensure that Egypt’s pavilion reflect the significance of the country’s role and leadership as one of the most top tourist attractions and archaeological destinations in the world.

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