The Archaeological Museum of Ibiza and Formentera (MAEF) will host the opening of the temporary exhibition ‘Oxyrhynchus. Thirty years of the UB archaeological mission in Egypt’ on March 27 at 7:00 PM. This cultural initiative highlights three decades of archaeological research at one of the most significant sites in Upper Egypt and will be held at the Museu Monogràfic Puig des Molins in Ibiza.

The inauguration will feature a keynote lecture titled ‘Oxyrhynchus in light of the latest campaigns’, delivered by archaeologist Irene Riudavets and conservator Bernat Burgaya, both members of the archaeological mission and coordinators of the exhibition. Their presentation will provide updated insights into recent discoveries and ongoing research at the site.

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The archaeological project, launched in 1992 under the leadership of the University of Barcelona, has developed continuous excavation work at the site located along the Bahr Yussef. Over time, it has become an internationally recognized reference in the study of ancient Egypt, with a consolidated research team currently leading the fieldwork.

The exhibition offers a visual journey through the main excavation areas, covering a broad chronological range from the Saite period to the Christian-Byzantine era. Key highlights include monumental tombs from the High Necropolis, a remarkable collection of oxyrhynchus fish offerings linked to the goddess Taweret, religious transformations during the Greco-Roman period, and the development of early Christian architecture such as basilicas and monasteries.

Additionally, the exhibition features a section dedicated to the Osireion, an underground temple associated with the cult of Osiris, as well as a selection of archaeological pieces from the Puig des Molins necropolis that illustrate connections between Ancient Egypt and Phoenician-Punic cultures in the Mediterranean.

This exhibition provides visitors with a comprehensive understanding of the historical and symbolic importance of Oxyrhynchus, a key archaeological site for interpreting Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, and Christian Egypt, while enhancing Ibiza’s cultural offering with a high-value scientific and educational proposal.