The mayor of Córdoba, José María Bellido, expressed his pride in the exhibition's results, calling it a "significant challenge for the city." The display, which opened in December and closed on December 5th, surpassed expectations, solidifying Córdoba's position as a cultural hub.
Visitor numbers were distributed between the two locations: Vimcorsa welcomed 52,524 visitors, while Sala Orive hosted 43,609. Bellido highlighted the "educational nature" of the initiative, designed to "energize the cultural life" and enhance the city's "tourist appeal." Despite adverse weather and the high-speed rail disruption with Madrid, interest remained consistent throughout the four-month run.
“"We are very satisfied. The interest has been constant throughout the four months."
The exhibition also featured a complementary program of school visits, attended by 2,690 students from 33 educational centers. Additionally, 11 conferences were organized, although Egyptologist Zahi Hawass was unable to participate due to a storm. In total, approximately 550 people attended these talks.
Bellido emphasized that this exhibition allowed Córdoba to "open up to one of the great civilizations that did not pass through Córdoba." He announced that the next major exhibition would be dedicated to Rome, titled Roman Córdoba, the Hidden City, and will run from November 5th to February 7th, 2027. The national director of Eulen Art, Felicia Galindo, stated that the initiative has positioned Córdoba "as a competitive international space" in the circuit of major exhibitions, with institutions from the United States, Canada, and South America expressing interest in touring the Egyptian exhibit.
