PARIS, April 6 — The sarcophagus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II was unveiled to reporters in Paris today following its rare journey outside of Egypt.

The ornate coffin will be on show to the public in the French capital from April 7 to September 6.

Benedicte Lhoyer, scientific advisor to the exhibition, told AFP the “exceptional” loan was thanks to “an unprecedented cooperation between France and Egypt”.