Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold: The Exhibition

Bust of Merneptah, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, reign of Merneptah, ca. 1213-1203 BC. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 31414

Neon at Battersea Power Station is the stage for Ramses the Great, one of history’s most iconic pharaohs. The exhibition invites us to tep inside an ancient world of power, ritual, and extraordinary craftsmanship as over 180 authentic Egyptian masterpieces arrive in the UK: officially endorsed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

It includes colossal statues, intricately carved royal coffins, glittering gold, and rare artefacts seldom seen outside Egypt. Blending world-class archaeology with immersive environments, this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition invites visitors of all ages to journey deep into the heart of Ancient Egypt.

Nicola Jennings