Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
As part of the "Egypt Eternal" tour with Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East director Peter Der Manuelian, this modern replica represents a royal triad statue originally found at Giza and now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The piece depicts King Menkaure with the goddess Hathor and a local deity, highlighting ancient Egyptian beliefs and artistic conventions. Created during World War II as a protective measure, this reproduction preserves the legacy of the original masterpiece while making its story accessible to museum visitors.
Recorded: 2025
As part of the "Egypt Eternal" tour with Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East director Peter Der Manuelian, this modern replica represents a royal triad statue originally found at Giza and now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The piece depicts King Menkaure with the goddess Hathor and a local deity, highlighting ancient Egyptian beliefs and artistic conventions. Created during World War II as a protective measure, this reproduction preserves the legacy of the original masterpiece while making its story accessible to museum visitors.
Recorded: 2025
