The alloy is named “Corinthian ore“ after the city of
Corinth, one of the centres of production in antiquity. In Ancient Egypt,
however, the material was already known as ‘black copper’ from the second
millennium BC. There it was used exclusively for the production of precious
cult objects and figurines of gods. Knowledge of the manufacturing process for
this special metal alloy was long considered lost. It was not until Matthias
Lehr, a goldsmith from Nuremberg, successfully reconstructed the precious material
and, in collaboration with archaeologist Alessandra Giumlia-Mair, deciphered
the manufacturing process. In the exhibition, modern and ancient Egyptian
objects now reveal the fascinating secrets of this marvellous material.
The exhibition takes visitors on a multimedia journey to the
World Heritage Site of Naga in Sudan. The immersive special exhibition brings
to light the remains of a once magnificent temple city of the ancient empire of
Meroë (350 BC to 350 AD) and takes visitors on an excavation in the Sudanese
desert. Walk-through photo panoramas and soundscapes provide insights into the
archaeological work and emphasise the protection of cultural heritage and the
current humanitarian crisis.
https://www.munich.travel/en/topics/arts-culture/exhibitions-2025
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