Museum Unveils Rare Roman Soldier’s Sun Hat, Revealing Secrets of Egypt’s Ancient Conquest
Nadeem Ayub, Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, described the moment as “incredible,” and a clear demonstration of how “culture and community go hand-in-hand.”
He commented that the hat “not only tells a global story, but it also reminds us of the power our museums have to inspire future generations, right here in Bolton.”
Bolton MuseumIan Trumble placing the Roman sun hat on display.
The Roman sun hat is currently on display at the entrance to Bolton Museum’s Egypt galleries, available for public viewing until September. Afterward, it will join the museum’s permanent exhibition collection.
After this look at the newly-restored Roman sun hat on display at the Bolton Museum, learn about the search for the lost tomb of Cleopatra. Then, read about the life and death of Cleopatra’s lover, Mark Antony.
