People in Guangzhou can now learn about ancient Egypt without even having to leave the city, as the Guangdong Museum is now exhibiting 238 ancient Egyptian relics.

A statue of Sekhmet on display at the Guangdong Musuem. Sekhmet is a warrior goddess of healing. She is depicted as a lioness, the fiercest hunter known to the Egyptians. It is said that the desert was formed from her breath. She was seen as the protector of the pharaohs and led them during times of war. [Photo/Xinhua]

The relics were collected by the Museo Egizio, an archaeological museum in Turin, Italy that specializes in Egyptian archaeology and anthropology. 

The exhibition is divided into three sections, showcasing ancient Egyptian civilization from a variety of angles.

It will run until March 20, 2019, and throughout the exhibition, the museum will also arrange a variety of events such as academic lectures and interactive activities.

A sphinx on display at the Guangdong Museum. The sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. It is believed to be treacherous and merciless. According to legend, it will eat those who cannot solve its riddle. [Photo/Xinhua]

A model of the Temple of Dendur is on display at the Guangdong Museum. The temple was built by the Roman governor of Egypt, Petronius, around 15 BC. [Photo/Xinhua]