(September 13th) When I think of Torino, Egypt does not readily come to mind. Despite this, though, I found myself wandering into and through an Egyptian museum. Peculiar, but I thought I'd share:
Sarcophagi and mummies
The tomb of Kha and Merit
Papyrus scrolls of the book of the dead.
Statues galore!
Most bizarre of all was the Temple of Ellesiya. This was an entire temple that had been carved out of the side of a cliff and transported to Torino. Apparently, Italy ad assisted Egypt in preserving a number of ancient temples and artifacts ahead of the flooding of a valley for a new dam. As a reward, Egypt gave this entire temple to Italy.
That's it for Torino. Next up: Milan.
Sarcophagi and mummies
The tomb of Kha and Merit
Papyrus scrolls of the book of the dead.
Statues galore!
That's it for Torino. Next up: Milan.
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