Archeological Museum Visit

As a requirement for the course, I visited the National Archaeological Museum last week. The museum was constructed by Giulio Paris for granduchessa Luisa Maria of Austria in 1620. This multi-floor exhibit containing a vast array of notable and less notable works of art was incredibly interesting. Out of the many collections there including Roman, Etruscan, and Greek I would have to say the Egyptian portion intrigued me the most.  The fact that it is the second largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in Italy is impressive. Sarcophagi have always been of interest to me because they demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship and skill with their vibrant colors. The mystery surrounding these artifacts added to the overall experience. My grandfather is a big collector of small Egyptian artifacts and viewing this section of amulets, pottery, tombs, and bronze statues made me appreciate his hobby even more. It's fascinating how these artifacts have stood the test of time just like the Shroud of Turin. It is important for this world to preserve these works of past time so future generations can learn about and appreciate what came before them.