China News Agency, Paris, June 30 (Reporter Li Yang) The Grand Palace in Paris has been reopened, ushering in the historical and cultural experience exhibition "Pompeii".
The "Pompeii" exhibition was postponed due to the new coronary pneumonia epidemic. According to the arrangement of the French Ministry of Culture, the Grand Palace in Paris was reopened to the public on July 1, and the exhibition was also open to the public on the same day. June 30 is the opening day of the media. The Grand Palace and the exhibition are open to the media. The reporter felt the "Old City of Pompeii" up close at the Grand Palace in Paris that day.
The epidemic of the new crown pneumonia is still not over, and the Paris Royal Palace still adopts a series of strict epidemic prevention measures to ensure the safety of the exhibition. Spectators must book tickets online, spectators over the age of 11 must wear masks, limit the number of visitors per hour, and must maintain social distance.
The "Pompeii" exhibition is divided into three sections, focusing on the daily life of the ancient city of Pompeii before it was destroyed by the Vesuvius eruption, the shocking moment of the ancient city of Pompeii destroyed by the volcanic eruption, and the archaeological excavations after the destruction of the ancient city of Pompeii . The theme of each section is clear, and the audience can easily understand all the exhibition content through the interactive link of the exhibition.
The exhibits include both historical relics unearthed from Pompeii, such as precious metal ornaments such as gold and silver, and amulets of ordinary people, as well as panoramic views of Pompeii restored by high-tech means. What immerses the audience most in the exhibition is the process of digital panoramic reproduction of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii in an instant.
The destruction of Pompeii by the volcano occurred in 79 AD. Since the town was buried by the volcano, it actually preserved the ancient life scene intact. The ancient city of Pompeii has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. The "Pompeii" exhibition is one of the projects of cultural cooperation between France and Italy, which has won the support of the Italian Embassy in France.
French Minister of Culture Rest encouraged the public to visit the Grand Palais in Paris. He said that the "Pompeii" exhibition combines archaeology and modern technology very well, and will give the public an "unforgettable experience" where the historical significance of this ancient city can be further explored.
Although the "Pompeii" exhibition was unveiled, the epidemic continued to affect the related activities of the exhibition. Documentary screenings, archaeological lectures, and historical lectures were postponed to September. The exhibition will continue until September 27.
It is worth mentioning that this year also coincides with the 120th anniversary of the Grand Palais in Paris. The Grand Palace was built for the Paris Expo in 1900. Due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, most of the exhibitions of the Grand Palace this year are basically scheduled after September. (Finish)