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The concept of celebration seems as old as humanity itself. People in ancient times, much like us today, enjoyed gathering to have a good time and share food and drink. What were the occasions for celebration in the past? Which customs have endured to this day? And when did guests include not only the living? The exhibition at the Archaeological Museum aims to answer some of these questions about the old festivities. Accompanying the archaeological artefacts related to these old customs are vibrant posters depicting various celebratory events. The exhibition will be open from mid-September until the end of November 2024.
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Sculptures, reliefs and wall paintings were intended not only to present the reality; they carried the power to create it, and this ‘magical’ function was in fact much more important. A king shown during the performance of rituals connected with the worship of gods did not perform a singular act but ensured its eternal recurrence. Statues and figurines representing the rulers and high officials were linked by one idea: the belief in a possibility of ‘inhabiting’ the sculptures by the spiritual entity that the dead had become. Identification of the statue did not rely on facial features but was achieved through the names and titles inscribed on the sculpture.
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