Invisible Archaeology: Technology Meets Ancient Artifacts at Museo Egizio

The 'Archeologia Invisibile' exhibition at the Museo Egizio in Turin, curated by Egyptologist Enrico Ferraris, showcases the concealed narratives of ancient artifacts through cutting-edge technology. Key collaborators include archaeologists, conservators, the Scuola Holden, MIT, the Centro Conservazione e Restauro di Venaria Reale, the Vatican Museums, and the CNR. Utilizing archaeometry, the exhibition reveals object biographies, such as funerary items from the Tomb of Kha, highlighting findings about colors like 'Egyptian blue.' Additionally, the virtual unwrapping of the mummies of Kha and Merit presents 3D views of items like the 'heart scarab.' Director Christian Greco underscores the evolving nature of museum collections and the 'agency' of artifacts, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration for fresh insights into reality.