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Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile

Date: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Time: Times vary with date

Venue: North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Price: General Admission $20 Students (ages 7-22) $12 Seniors age 65 and older $17 Children 6 and under Free

Category: Arts

Ancient Nubia has a long and glorious past, but it is frequently eclipsed in the public imagination by its northern neighbor, Egypt. Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, brings into the limelight the Kingdom of Kush, an important civilization in the Middle Nile Valley, introducing visitors to its powerful kings and royal women and the materials excavated from their tombs and pyramids during the Harvard University – Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition more than 100 years ago.

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Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile

“Plan to focus on the roles of the powerful royal women of Kush.”

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General Admission $20 Students (ages 7-22) $12 Seniors age 65 and older $17 Children 6 and under Free
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Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile is an art exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Art featuring historical artifacts from the Kingdom of Kush. What to know before you go: Admission to this exhibition is free. The collection includes items excavated over a century ago during the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, focusing on the rulers and royal women of the Middle Nile Valley. This is a straightforward, educational weekend stop where kids can see real archaeological finds from pyramids and tombs, offering a look at a major historical civilization that is often overlooked.

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How much does it cost to see the Ancient Nubia exhibition?
Admission to this exhibition is free.
Where do the artifacts in the exhibition come from?
The pieces were excavated from the tombs and pyramids of the Kingdom of Kush during the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition.

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Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile runs Fri, Oct 30, 2026, Times vary with date.

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