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Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
The first U.S. tour of the treasures of Tutankhamun in 26 years
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Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Photo courtesy of National Geographic Traveler
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Treasures from the tomb of the legendary Egyptian Pharaoh were showcased, featuring more than 50 major artifacts excavated from his tomb. Two of the most exciting highlights were his royal diadem — the gold crown discovered encircling the head of the king's mummified body — and one of the gold and inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained his mummified internal organs.
The exhibit also showcased some 70 additional artifacts of other royal graves of the 18th dynasty, a period that produced some of Egypt’s most famous rulers and most exquisite works of art. Many of these artifacts had never before traveled outside Egypt and are between 3,300 and 3,500 years old.
The exhibit also featured National Geographic images and film footage about the "Golden Age" of the pharaohs as well as information on cutting-edge research into the life and death of Tutankhamun, the “boy-king”, whose legacy has fascinated the world for centuries.
The exhibition ran from February 3, 2007 through September 30, 2007, at The Franklin Institute. For more information on the future of the exhibition, visit www.kingtut.org.
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