King Tut and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibition

King Tut

Behold the legendary treasures of King Tut. For the first time in a generation, revel in the splendor of the ancient Egyptian world as you view a dazzling array of possessions unearthed from his tomb, along with antiquities representing his family and contemporaries. All new exhibits in New York City now until January 2nd and starting in Denver June 29th until January 9th. Take advantage of the last chance to see the famous treasures of the boy king on display in the USA. After January 9, 2011, the treasures of King Tut return to Egypt forever!

Discovery Times Square Exposition Center, New York City
April 23, 2010-January 2, 2011
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: The exhibit explores the figures who guided ancient Egypt more than 3,000 years ago.  The exhibition focuses on the 18th Dynasty, a 100-year period when Egypt was at the height of its power and the “golden age” of Egyptian artistry.  This was the era when Tutankhamun and his ancestors reigned.  The extensive array of more than 130 extraordinary artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun.  More Information
 
Denver Art Museum; June 29, 2010-January 9, 2011
Tutankhamun The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs is a new exhibition that made its North American debut in Atlanta to record-setting attendance! The blockbuster exhibition continues onto Denver in Summer 2010! The exhibition features 50 objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun including the gold sandals that adorned the mummy’s feet and a beautifully adorned canopic jar that mummified his internal organs. In addition to the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, 80 ancient artifacts are featured, which highlight many of the most significant rulers of ancient Egypt such as Khafre, whose face adorns the Sphinx in Egypt and Hatshepsut, the queen who became king.  More Information
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