The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) held a special crate-opening ceremony on Tuesday to unveil three of the key statues for a special exhibition on ancient Egyptian treasures. 

Titled Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums, the exhibition brought together 250 exquisite artifacts from seven prominent museums in Egypt. It is the largest, most comprehensive, and longest-running display of ancient Egyptian treasures in Hong Kong, offering visitors a glimpse into the legacy and development of Egypt’s magnificent ancient civilization.

Running from Nov 20 to Aug 31, 2026, the exhibition has been jointly organized by the HKPM and the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt. 

China Daily photographer Adam Lam took the photos.