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The new look gallery will tell the story of Egypt's modern legacy as pioneers of science, art and architecture.
The rediscovery of Egypt will be portrayed through the stories and artefacts discovered by the later excavations.
The great dynasties will be explored, in addition to the pre-dynastic origins of Egypt, its people and geography. Thanks to inscriptions, tomb paintings and objects from the collections a picture of everyday life will be built, from fishing, farming, irrigation, engineering and warfare to diet, fashion, music and dance.
Audio visual presentations will recreate voices of long ago, bringing to life the personalities and characters of the ancient civilisation. A highlight of the gallery will be a recreation of a tomb exploring themes of life, death and eternity.
The new-look gallery is due for completion in 2008 as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations.
Dr Ashley Cooke, head of antiquities at National Museums Liverpool, said: "The Egyptian collection is of great international significance and is known worldwide by Egyptologists.
"I am looking forward to increasing the public awareness of this fabulous collection and developing a gallery that reflects Liverpool's strong connection with the study of ancient Egypt."
Also benefiting from the funding package is Ellesmere Port's Boat Museum, which is to receive £40,000.
This will be used to help towards the conservation and interpretation of the historic boat collection, which is the largest in the world.
Culture Minister David Lammy said: "This year, the DCMS/Wolfson Museums & Galleries Improvement fund is giving out more grants than in any previous round - enabling museums and galleries to improve the care of their collections and make them more accessible and enjoyable for the public."
alanweston@dailypost.co.uk
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