Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Shawabties of King Taharqa, 690–664 BCE
Nubian artist, Sudan, Shawabties of King Taharqa, 690–664 BCE, travertine (Egyptian alabaster), serpentinite, and unidentified stone, dimensions variable, Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, 21.11861, 21.2921, 21.11860, 21.11855, 21.11858, 21.11859, 21.11854, 20.231, 21.11857, 21.2959, 21.11856, 20.228, 20.216, 20.234, 20.232, 21.3015, 21.2997; Photo: © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · Lizzie Newton, 21 Oct 2026; Fall 2026 press portal
Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is on view at North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, United States, until January 10, 2027.
Last verified September 5, 2026 · Official source ↗
This exhibition displays artifacts recovered from the tombs and pyramids of the Kingdom of Kush, a major civilization along the Middle Nile River. View ancient Nubian artwork, gold jewelry, and funerary objects. Interactive displays explore the history, rulers, and culture of this long-lasting society alongside its relationship with ancient Egypt.
Venue
- North Carolina Museum of ArtRaleigh, United States · October 17, 2026 – January 10, 2027Until 10 Jan 2027
Don’t miss the next one
A weekly letter from Museum Compass: what’s closing soon, what just opened, and the shows museums have announced for the months ahead.
Images
Shawabties of King Taharqa, 690–664 BCE
Nubian artist, Sudan, Shawabties of King Taharqa, 690–664 BCE, travertine (Egyptian alabaster), serpentinite, and unidentified stone, dimensions variable, Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, 21.11861, 21.2921, 21.11860, 21.11855, 21.11858, 21.11859, 21.11854, 20.231, 21.11857, 21.2959, 21.11856, 20.228, 20.216, 20.234, 20.232, 21.3015, 21.2997; Photo: © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · Lizzie Newton, 21 Oct 2026; Fall 2026 press portal · Source ↗