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flag A 2,000-year-old lifelike mummy portrait from Egypt’s Faiyum region, resembling Renaissance art, has been discovered and will be displayed publicly.

flag A 2,000-year-old mummy portrait discovered in Egypt's Faiyum region has stunned experts with its lifelike detail and advanced artistic style, resembling Renaissance portraiture. flag The encaustic-painted wooden panel depicts a young man with realistic facial features, individualized expression, and subtle shading, suggesting a high level of skill. flag Unlike typical ancient Egyptian art, this piece emphasizes personal representation over tradition, reflecting Roman-era cultural blending. flag Found in a burial site near the Nile, the portrait is now undergoing conservation and will be displayed publicly to highlight its historical and artistic significance.

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