Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures

Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures

Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures is a journey of exploration to experience the treasures of Tutankhamun and his famous tomb chambers exactly as they were when discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. With the aid of exquisite, precisely crafted replicas and reconstruction, this unique, entertaining and educational exhibition allows visitors to step right into the wonder of the most famous archaeological discovery site of the 20th century in a way that cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world.

Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures

Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures is a journey of exploration to experience the treasures of Tutankhamun and his famous tomb chambers exactly as they were when discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. With the aid of exquisite, precisely crafted replicas and reconstruction, this unique, entertaining and educational exhibition allows visitors to step right into the wonder of the most famous archaeological discovery site of the 20th century in a way that cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world.

About

Invite your visitors to experience a once-in-a-lifetime insight into the archaeology of ancient Egypt as they step inside one of the world’s greatest historic events: the 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. For nearly 100 years now, Tutankhamun and his tomb have served as symbols of the excitement of discovery, the mystery of ancient Egypt, the power of perseverance, and the achievements of modern archaeology. The beauty of the objects discovered within the tomb—and the thrilling story of its discovery—still enthrall millions of people around the world. Now, Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures presents this fascinating subject in an entirely new way. Using media and objects, the exhibition reconstructs the magnificent burial site down to the finest detail, creating an immersive experience that sets new standards in museology.

The first area of the two-part exhibition transports visitors back in time, thousands of years to the time of King Tutankhamun. Guests are presented with a wealth of information about the wider culture of ancient Egypt, and offered fascinating insights into the Egyptians’ belief in the afterlife, and their efforts to conquer death. Then, visitors follow the sensational and gripping story of Howard Carter as he worked to uncover the lost tomb of King Tutankhamun. A story of tenacity, politics, passion, and fate—visitors will experience for themselves the challenges and triumphs of one of history’s most significant archaeological discoveries.

The exhibition culminates in a thrillingly unique experience: the chance to step inside a fully three-dimensional, astonishingly accurate recreation of the excavation site, the legendary tomb, and its treasures exactly as they were at the moment of their discovery. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a historic scene only ever witnessed by Howard Carter and a handful of others.

Using painstakingly, scientifically produced replicas created by expert Egyptian craftsmen in consultation with renowned Egyptologists, Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures allows the public to enjoy the magnificent splendor of these priceless Egyptian treasures without ever harming the fragile, sensitive originals – which are only exhibited separately in a carefully controlled museum setting.

Size

7,500–13,000 sq ft

700–1,200 sq m

Minimum Ceiling Height

12 ft

3.65 m

There’s everything in this first Tut replica exhibit from golden fingertips to gilded cedar shrines, chariots to castanets, ebony thrones to leopard skinned stools, falcons to fetuses.
Randee Mia Berman
The Huffington Post
There’s actually so much to absorb that more than one trip to the exhibition might be called for to fully digest the information and all the wonders on display.
Marilyn Lester
Theater Pizzazz
The Discovery of King Tut is “the greatest ‘unboxing’ of the twentieth century.”
Mashable