Exhibition offers a virtual tour of ancient Egypt
With an overall investment of more than two million pesos and more than 10 years of technological and scientific research, the interactive kiosk “Eternal Egypt” opened at the National Museum of Cultures in Mexico City.
“Eternal Egypt” is a combined effort by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and the Arab Republic of Egypt, through its embassy in Mexico, with support from IBM to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The ambassador of Egypt in Mexico, Aly Houssam El-Din El Hefny, mentioned that the installation of kiosks on Egyptian culture in various countries of the world is very important, “but in the case of Mexico is of the utmost importance, since both countries have common cultural expressions. ” He stressed that visiting the tomb of Tutankhamun, touring the Temple of Luxor, the pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx is not easy for millions of people in the world and “today, access to this World Heritage, is a reality for Mexicans.”
The virtual trip represents a fusion of cultural information and state-of-the-arts technology. Multimedia animations, 360-degree panoramic views of prominent sites, virtual environments, three-dimensional images, webcam photos in real time and millions of images of high resolution bring historical data about Egyptian culture to all audiences. The curatorship is designed to emphasize the historical and social context of ancient Egypt, to provide a clear idea of content and allow a dynamic and reflective visit experience.There is also a website that displays a map, accompanied by a time line, to guide visitors. Also, the viewer may admire the works of art and explore places of Egypt representing its culture.
“A major goal is to offer a clear, summarized vision of the characteristic features of Pharaonic Egypt,” added the diplomat. “These interactive kiosks are aimed at all audiences, mainly children and young people, so that in future they will be responsible for giving continuity to these projects and lead the preservation of cultural heritage in the world,” said El Hefny.
Egypt holds nearly 33 percent of the total cultural heritage of mankind. Networks of cooperation between his government and private enterprises, in addition to conducting exchanges with other nations, has been a constant focus on the use and application of new technologies.
“Eternal Egypt”, opens in conjunction with the temporary exhibition “The role of the divine. The use of papyrus in ancient Egypt.”. The exhibition features a collection of papyrus items arranged in four thematic clusters, which portray the anthropological and historical aspects of that culture. The most prominent subjects are everyday life, scenes and religious rituals, agricultural activities and important historical moments, among others.
Translated from Notimex
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