SINGAPORE, Nov 13 — From an Egyptian mummy-board nearly 3,000 years old to a bust of legendary Roman Emperor Hadrian from around 125-130AD, some of the world’s most stunning relics from ancient civilisation will be on display at the National Museum of Singapore starting next month.

The artefacts are part of the “Treasures of the World from the British Museum” travelling exhibition. Today, some artefacts were un-crated at the National Museum including the mummy of an adolescent Egyptian boy dating back to around 100-200AD.

A marble sculpted bust of Emperor Hadrian from AD 125-130 is carefully padded with foam as it is put away in preparation for its debut after being photographed during a media preview at the National Museum. — TODAY pic

The exhibition is said to showcase relics from ancient civilisations and treasures spanning Africa, Oceania and the Middle East, as well as Europe, Asia and the Americas. Items from the personal collection of Sir Stamford Raffles, such as a Javanese mask and a kris and scabbard dating back to the early 19th century, will also be on display.

The exhibition runs from December 5 to May 29 next year. Admission cost S$14 (RM43) for Singaporean adults and is free for students, teachers, seniors and full-time National Servicemen (NSFs). Adult Permanent Residents and non-citizens will be charged S$20. — TODAY