A carnival featuring Egyptian dance performances, marketplace events and a book launch was held at Shanghai Museum on People's Square on the evening of Aug 11, celebrating the grand opening of the final 168 hours of the exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt.

Since opening on July 19, 2024, the exhibition's 13-month run at Shanghai Museum is nearing its end. To enhance public access, the museum decided to keep the exhibition open around the clock from Aug 11 to 17, offering a total of 168 consecutive hours.