Egyptian Museum goes back in time
“Revival” project is restoring the 1902 building to its original condition.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is turning back the clock. On 15 December, it is due to launch an “initiation zone” in the east wing of its Tutankhamun Gallery, where four halls have been returned to the condition in which they appeared when the museum opened in 1902.
Restoration work has been done on the floors, ceiling skylight—which was previously covered, restricting natural light—and the
The Art Newspaper
December 13, 2014
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walls, which have been repainted in their original colours of red, pistachio green and beige. As much as possible, the project team has removed any additions to the building that altered the French architect Marcel Dourgnon’s overall vision for the museum.
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