Laura Gascoigne

Thrilling: Hieroglyphs – unlocking ancient Egypt, at the British Museum, reviewed

Plus: the Sainsbury Centre traces the visual history of our love affair with all things pharaonic

‘Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo (Upper Nile, Egypt)’, 1842-3, by David Roberts. Credit: © Rochdale Arts & Heritage Service
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  • Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt

    British Museum, until 19 February 2023

  • Visions of Ancient Egypt

    Sainsbury Centre, Norwich, until 1 January 2023

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