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Ethiopia and Coptic Egypt (Room 66)
4th – 8th centuries AD
By the fourth century AD, Christianity was flourishing in both Egypt and Ethiopia. Christian Egyptians became known as the Copts (from the Greek name for Egyptians) and the church maintained strong links with its Ethiopian counterparts. Since antiquity, Ethiopia had been a major trade route, linking Egypt and the Mediterranean with India and the Far East.
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Wall painting of the martyrdom of saints 6th century AD
More informationWall painting of the martyrdom of saints 6th century AD
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Pottery jug in human form 5th to 7th century AD
More informationPottery jug in human form 5th to 7th century AD
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Painting of a religious procession, 19th century AD
More informationPainting of a religious procession, 19th century AD
The resulting history of cultural exchange and religious diversity is illustrated through objects in Room 66, which reflect the faiths and identities which coexisted in Egypt and Ethiopia.
Objects from towns, monasteries and settlements range from decorated textiles and architectural elements, to sculpture and ceramics.
