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A Virtual Tour through the Tutankhamun Collection at the Egyptian Museum

Today we take you on an exclusive tour to see the iconic mask of the Golden Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.

Tutankhamun has captivated audiences worldwide since British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his tomb back in 1922. He has become an international icon of our Egyptian civilization.

Painstakingly excavated over the course of almost ten years, the tomb's four small rock-cut chambers hidden beneath the sands of the Valley of the Kings yielded over 5,000 incredible objects, bearing witness to the life and death of this king. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun was the most spectacular discovery in the history of archeology.

Although a recent CT scan of Tutankhamun’s mummy has revealed interesting new information about the techniques in his mummification, and has confirmed that he was around 18 years old when he died, the cause of his death is still uncertain.

The treasures of the Golden Pharaoh were registered in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir in 1934.

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Calcite Stopper for Northwest Canopic Jar, King's Head, on display in Tutankhamun: Treasures of the ... [+] Golden Pharaoh at Saatchi Gallery London

Three exhibitions have just opened at London’s Saatchi Gallery to commemorate the nearly 100 years since what is still considered to be the world’s most important archaeological discovery, the tomb of King Tutankhamun (c. 1342 – c. 1325 BC) in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. The largest collection of King Tut’s treasures ever to travel outside of Egypt is on display until next spring, along with a brilliant virtual reality experience that takes you right into the tomb and a provocative contemporary exhibition inspired by King Tut’s Egypt.

A gold inlaid pectoral of Tutankhamun from his tomb has left Egypt for the first time to be included ... [+] in Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh at Saatchi Gallery, London

Over 5,000 objects were discovered in the young pharaoh’s tomb in November 1922 by the archaeologist Howard Carter and his financier Lord Carnarvon, the real owner of “ Downton Abbey ” (Highclere Castle). King Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh (runs until 3 May 2020) includes 150 objects, the largest collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures ever to travel out of Egypt. Sixty of these objects have never previously been shown outside of Egypt so this is a rare opportunity to view these astonishing artefacts. The exhibition was organised by Egypt’s ministry of antiquities and the New York company  IMG . The ancient Egyptians believed that death was also a rebirth and this exhibition explores the meaning of the items in the royal tomb. The funerary objects found in the tomb are displayed in nine galleries alongside digital content, contextual material, audio and custom soundscapes, to illustrate Tutankhamun’s passage into everlasting life.

Tutankhamun's Wishing Cup was one of the first objects Howard Carter saw when entering the tomb, on ... [+] display at London's Saatchi gallery until May 2020

King Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh began its ten city run at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. From there it travelled to Paris, to the Grande Halle de la Villette , where it drew nearly a million and a half visitors during its six month run earlier this year. London’s Saatchi Gallery is the exhibition’s third outing and from here it will travel to Sydney and six other cities, before returning to Egypt to be housed in the forthcoming Grand Egyptian Museum . The Grand Egyptian Museum, which will contain over 100,000 objects when complete, is situated adjacent to the Giza Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site that houses the Giza pyramids, Necropolis and the Great Sphinx.

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For the London exhibition, Tutankhamun: Enter The Tomb , a brilliant virtual reality experience has been added for the first time. Los Angeles-based VR production company, CityLights have premiered this immersive virtual reality experience alongside the main exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. Directed by Joel Newton, co-founder of CityLights, the VR experience includes a soundtrack from Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation who recreates the sounds and instruments of ancient Egypt and Hugh “Lord Grantham” Bonneville as narrator. Joel Newton has a well-established Hollywood cinema background, including work as a producer of the Golden Globe award-winning film The Kids Are All Right. So that would explain why City Lights is investing heavily to promote VR as artistic experience to see in a cinema setting rather than simply as a techie experience. Visitors to City Lights’ Enter the Tomb at Saatchi gallery are seated in one of the eighteen VR pods arranged in a theater-like setting. The company recently acquired Darren Aronofsky’s VR series,  Spheres ( a space-themed VR experience that transports you inside a black hole collision), at Sundance , in the first seven figure VR deal.

In Egypt over 3,000 years ago, preparations were made to create everything the young pharaoh Tutankhamun, who died age nineteen, would need in the afterlife. Weapons, jewellery, containers for food, furniture, gilded wooden sculptures of various gods, a chariot - these were just a few of the items Carter and Carnavon saw when entering the tomb. For Tutankhamun: Enter The Tomb,  the eight-minute virtual reality experience at the Saatchi gallery, visitors sit in a comfortable lounge chair, the Positron Voyager , that transports them down into King Tut’s tomb as Howard Carter would have encountered it in 1922. The latest photogrammetry techniques were used to scan the original artefacts and City Lights worked with Egyptologists to ensure historic accuracy. The gentle movements of the chair really make you feel as if you’re journeying down into the tomb. Hugh Bonneville’s narration explains what’s on show and each object encountered. In fact it is so realistic that it is tempting to reach out and touch the various objects that come into view and surround you during the experience.

“The goal of Enter The Tomb was to create an experience that was both educational and entertaining for visitors,” says City Lights co-founder Joel Newton. “Accomplishing this level of realism required new technology, of course, but also the excellence of traditional Hollywood craft. Our team consists of the world’s top artists who are usually working on blockbuster movies. They worked tirelessly to transport audiences to the Valley of the Kings and walk away with a memory of being in Tutankhamun’s tomb.” Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb certainly succeeds in this aim and is an essential add-on to the main exhibition.

Artificialis by Cyril de Commarque, installation view, 2019, Saatchi Gallery.

Also on show, on the same floor as the VR experience, are two contemporary art exhibitions, Artificialis , by Saatchi Gallery’s Artist-in-Residence, Cyril de Commarque  and It Wasn’t That At All by British artist Kate Daudy who have responded to the key themes in the King Tut exhibition. Artificialis  makes the point that if an entire, major civilisation (King Tut’s) can disappear for over 3,000 years, then it can happen again. If Howard Carter had not persisted in his quest, the civilisation of King Tut could have been lost forever beneath the Egyptian sands. Artificialis starts with wooden, coffin like wall sculptures that depict the deforestation of the Amazon while an immersive installation uses eleven tonnes of recycled plastic to create a floor and sculptures that invite the viewer to contemplate the effect technology and scientific advancement is having on humankind and the environment. Next door, Kate Daudy’s multi-media exhibition, It Wasn’t That At All , includes wall pieces that are based on the artist’s extensive research of Egyptology.

King Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh  and Tutankhamun: Enter The Tomb are at Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's HQ, King's Road, London SW3 4RY until 3 May 2020. Tickets for both shows are priced according to when you visit, from £24.50 (off peak) for the main exhibition plus £15.50 for the VR experience. Also included in the entrance price is Artificialis and It Wasn’t That At All . Book the earliest ticket slot (9:30 am) as the exhibitions in London are proving to be as popular as they were in Los Angeles and Paris.

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“beyond king tut: the immersive experience” produced in partnership with the national geographic society commemorates 100th anniversary of tomb discovery.

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience  a new exhibition developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Beyond King Tut will mark its world premiere with the start of its North American tour in spring 2022.

The world premiere showings include a special installation at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C. (June 2022-February 2023) and SoWa Power Station in Boston (July 8-September 18). Waitlist registration for priority access to tickets starts today at www.beyondkingtut.com .

Beyond King Tut will take visitors on a time-traveling journey flooded with sight, sound and intrigue through the world of King Tut—the boy who reigned as pharaoh of Egypt more than 3,000 years ago—and the discovery of his tomb and treasures in 1922. The discovery of the intact tomb of King Tut captured the imagination of the world, and the mysteries surrounding the tomb still resonate today. Drawing from the storied archives of the National Geographic Society, the exhibition combines the power of cinematic storytelling and soaring imagery made possible with state-of-the-art projection mapping to invite visitors into the golden king’s world like never before.

“ Beyond King Tut will be a must-see for anyone interested in Egypt and the history of King Tut,” said Kathryn Keane, vice president of public programming for the National Geographic Society. “New technologies are making it possible to fully immerse people like never before in important stories from our past, allowing us to develop connections and understand history’s influence on our present and future generations.”

Beyond King Tut is produced by Paquin Entertainment Group and Immersive Experiences. Paquin Entertainment Group’s exhibition portfolio includes the acclaimed Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet exhibitions that have attracted more than 3 million visitors around the world.

The North American debut of the award-winning virtual reality experience “Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb” will be presented alongside Beyond King Tut in select venues, including SoWa Power Station, as an optional add-on experience. Created by immersive cinematic storytelling company CityLights and voiced by lauded English actor Hugh Bonneville, the groundbreaking experience whisks guests through a photorealistic version of King Tut’s tomb and all its treasures, just as archeologist Howard Carter and his financier Lord Carnarvon found it when they first peered inside in 1922.

In addition to the premiere of Beyond King Tut , National Geographic is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in November 2022 with content including a documentary and a National Geographic magazine feature.

Prospective Beyond King Tut guests can sign up for tour date announcements and waitlist registration for priority access to tickets at http://www.beyondkingtut.com/ .

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Photos: Egypt Launches first virtual visit of King Tutankhamun’s tomb at the time of discovery

As part of celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry, represented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, on Friday launched the first virtual tour of the tomb recreated as it was first discovered in 1922, with all artifacts intact.

This virtual show is presented at the Visitors Center in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, using advanced Meta Quest II glasses, and in cooperation with private Egyptian and foreign companies.

The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, said that a set of these glasses are available at the Visitors Center in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

He noted that the experience has received great response and interaction from most Egyptian visitors and tourists.

This unique experience falls under the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry’s keenness to use modern and advanced technology in displaying and improving the experience of visiting archaeological sites and museums in Egypt, he explained.

British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tut’s tomb in 1922, when he dug through one of the doors and entered the tomb of the pharaoh, which has remained intact for about 3,200 years.

The tomb contained more than 5,000 artifacts, including a solid coffin, a gilded mask, and thrones.

It took Carter ten years to record all the items. But the only thing he couldn’t find was any record of how Tutankhamun died as there were no surviving records of the circumstances of King Tut’s death.

Scholars have now concluded that King Tutankhamun was not murdered, after a lengthy investigation that seemed to refute popular theory.

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The self-guided tour, Tutankhamun’s World, is currently on view in the Egyptian galleries until November 2023. Click here to view an interactive map of the tour.

The reign of Tutankhamun represents barely ten years (ca. 1336–1327 B.C.) in the three-thousand-year chronicle of ancient Egypt. Yet since his tomb in the Valley of the Kings was uncovered one hundred years ago, Tutankhamun has been one of the most evocative names in history. The figure of Tutankhamun and the events of his reign have been overshadowed by his tomb and the fabulous finds it contained (now in Cairo), as well as the highly publicized excavation led by Howard Carter between 1922 and 1933. 

However, in the past decades much has been learned about the period during which he lived—the late 18th Dynasty—particularly thanks to archaeological research in Egypt (at Saqqara and Luxor) and Nubia (at Faras and Kawa). When we leave the gold behind and look at the monuments and artworks of this era, the reign of Tutankhamun comes into clearer focus. 

The Age of Tutankhamun  This decade-long reign comes after the tumultuous Amarna Period (1353–1336 B.C.) and falls within the larger Thutmoside era, which is itself at the heart of Dynasty 18 (1550–1295 B.C.). Prior to the time of Tutankhamun, Egypt was an empire that stretched from Nubia in the south to the Euphrates River in Syria to the northeast. The years before his birth had seen the rise of a new solar religion. Tutankhamun’s reign is marked by a return to the traditional religious values that had been upset during the reign of his probable father, King Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten. This was certainly a time of transition, where traditions were overturned as the worship of the light of the sun dominated Egyptian religion; and a new capital named Akhetaten (now Tell el-Amarna) was constructed and abandoned. 

Head of Tutankhamun. Rogers Fund, 1950 (50.6)

The radical solar religion Akhenaten had promoted was reversed shortly after his death. During Tutankhamun’s reign, the cults of the state god Amun-Re and other deities were restored and their temples again received royal attention. As a result, numerous statues of Amun-Re were erected in Thebes. A fragmentary head of the king displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art testifies to the restoration policy initiated under Tutankhamun in the Theban area. Recent research shows that it once belonged to a life-sized seated statue of a god, identified as Amun, protecting Tutankhamun (today in the storerooms at Karnak).  

The great Colonnaded Hall built by Tutankhamun and his grandfather Amenhotep III at Luxor Temple. Antonio Beato; Luxor, vue du temple côté ouest. Albumen silver print from glass negative. Gift of Mrs. John L. Swayze, 1981 (1981.1194.2)

People and Their Things  Beyond the reign of Tutankhamun, numerous objects in the Met’s Egyptian collection reflect the society and the culture of this period and are, as such, representative “time-slices.” The material world of the people who lived during Dynasty 18 is mostly known to us through the personal objects that went into someone’s burial—this is especially true given that less than twenty percent of burial goods were designed for the tomb at that time. Most often, they were items that were well used in life. This was the case for Hatnefer, a well-to-do lady who lived in the early 16th century B.C., in the time of Tutankhamun’s ancestors Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Her tomb in the Theban necropolis contained a number of objects that came from her household, including a low seat made out of precious woods. 

A scene from the tomb of Rekhmire (TT 100), showing a carpenter drilling holes in the frame of a low chair with feline legs. Facsimile painted in 1929 by Nina de Garis Davies; Rogers Fund, 1931 (31.6.29)

Many fine chairs discovered in private burials like Hatnefer’s and in royal tombs like Tutankhamun’s demonstrate the skill of Dynasty 18 cabinetmakers. Before the age of Ikea and mass-produced objects, pre-modern societies like ancient Egypt placed great value on household furnishings, all the more so as furniture-quality wood was rare in the Nile valley. Moreover, as Peter der Manuelian aptly wrote, ““[i]n a culture where sitting, reclining, or squatting on the ground was commonplace, chairs and stools did not represent the bare necessities they might to modern Western people, but were rather additional items, perhaps even luxuries.”  

Hatnefer's Chair. From Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (below TT 71), outside entrance; MMA excavations, 1935–36. Rogers Fund, 1936 (36.3.152)

Hatnefer’s chair is a perfect example of this. Typical of the period in both form and construction, it is a luxury item, made out of precious wood. Plus, unlike most everyday furniture that was unadorned, the chair’s back panel shows protective imagery, combining an image of a grotesque-looking figure with alternating djed-pillar and tyet-knot amulets, playing with dark and light woods to show off this design. 

View into the burial chamber of Hatnefer, before its clearance, in Sheikh Abd el-Qurneh (1935–36). Department of Egyptian Art Archives (M16C 125)

Hatnefer’s treasure of over seventy linen sheets and shirts, all stored in three wooden chests, is another example of the ways of life in the Egypt of Tutankhamun—who was also buried with many boxes of folded clothing and textiles. Linen, a fabric made from the flax plant, was one of the most valuable commodities in ancient Egypt and thus textiles were maintained more carefully than today. Worn garments tended to be mended rather than thrown out. Hatnefer’s sheets would have been used originally as curtains, wall-hangings, bedding or matting for a bed. Everything from her tomb showed extensive wear, but had been laundered, pressed, and folded for their second life cycle. 

Gable-topped Chest and Linens Belonging to Hatnefer. From Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (below TT 71), outside entrance; MMA excavations, 1935–36. Rogers Fund, 1936 (36.3.56a, b, and related)

The stories told here are just a few examples from the self-guided tour Tutankhamun’s World, currently on view in the Egyptian galleries. Begin in Gallery 115 and follow the dark grey labels labels  to explore the people, places, and lifeways that defined the Egypt of Tutankhamun.  Click here   to view an interactive map of the tour.

[1] Der Manuelian, Peter 1995.  “Furniture in Ancient Egypt.” In Civilizations of the Ancient Near East vol. III, edited by Jack M. Sasson et al. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, pp. 1623–24.

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You can explore the interior of the popular tomb of Tutankhamun while visiting the Valley of the Kings in Luxor on your Luxor city tour . Tutankhamun's Tomb (KV62) is one of the most famous monuments in the world as Tutankhamun, the pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty, was buried there. Tutankhamun, also sometimes called Tutankhamen, ruled Ancient Egypt from 1333 to 1323 B.C.E. The tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered by Howard Carter and George Carnarvon in November 1922.

With ticket to the Valley of the Kings, you can visit three of the eight tombs of the pharaohs. The tour of Tutankhamun's tomb is not among these included tombs and is an extra charge. The Tutankhamun tomb price is 500 EGP per person.

The ticket for Tutankhamun's tomb must be purchased at the ticket office before entering the Valley of the Kings. You can buy a ticket in person, or ask our tour leader for help purchasing it.

In the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, our guests spend approximately three hours visiting the three tombs that are included in your ticket. Other pharaoh tombs are paid extra, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.

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Once you know the location of the King Tut's tomb, you can start your tour! Of course, our knowledgeable guide will give you some tips on what to look for inside, such as the tomb's wall paintings, but unfortunately, the guide cannot enter this tomb with tourists. He will, however, be available for any questions that you may have at a predetermined location. During the King Tut tour, you can see the final resting place of Tutankhamun, complete with his mummy wrapped in linen cloth and beautiful murals on the walls. Unfortunately, the Tutankhamun treasure along with the famous golden mask has been transferred to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and is available for visitors to view there. King Tut's tomb is amazing and very special. This is the only tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor that has not been robbed and was uncovered with all its contents intact. You can almost feel the spirit of the young pharaoh next to you.

We explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor on all of our Egypt luxury tours : 14 days in Egypt tour , and 10-day tour of Egypt , as well as 8-day Egypt tour . Unfortunately, the King Tut tour is not included in the standard travel packages. But for a small additional fee, it is possible to  explore Tutankhamun’s tomb location. You don't want to miss out on this memorable part of Egyptian history, it's worth it! Don't miss this amazing attraction, book your trip to Egypt with us and your tour of Tutankhamun's tomb.

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Tutankhamun’s tomb price and fees.

A question that many tourists ask is whether King Tut's tomb is open to the public. The answer is, yes, the tomb is open and you can visit the tomb of Tutankhamun. Your entrance ticket to the Valley of the Kings includes visits to three of the eight available royal tombs. Unfortunately, the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun along with two other tombs is not included in these eight.

You will need to buy a special ticket to visit the Tutankhamun tomb. The price is currently 500 EGP at the ticket office. This ticket allows you to visit the tomb of Tutankhamun individually, as part of your tour of the Valley of the Kings. Your guide cannot visit King Tut's tomb with a group of tourists, due to the size of the tomb. However, when exploring the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, he will give you tips on what to look for on the King Tut tomb tour. When you visit King Tut's tomb you can take photos for free with your mobile phone as long as you're not using a flash.

Why should I take a King Tut tomb tour?

A royal tomb during the 18th Dynasty was usually ornately decorated. However, due to his unexpected death, this was not the case for Tutankhamun's tomb. They had to use an existing tomb for his burial place and they had very little time to prepare it. Only the burial chamber itself was beautifully decorated with paintings. The marvelous wall paintings can still be seen inside the burial chamber during a tour of Tutankhamun's tomb. The walls were painted yellow, which is a sign of immortality, and they showed the following scenes: Figures on the north wall were painted in the distinctive style of Akhenaten's reign where the people are drawn with short legs, big stomachs, and they have large almond shaped eyes. Also on the north wall it shows the king's funeral. His coffin is placed in a large model boat with goddesses Isis & Nephthys looking on protectively. This is then staged across the sand towards the afterlife.

On the south wall, the scenes show the king wearing a white wig. In front of him, Hathor offers the sign of life (ankh) to Tutankhamun's nose, and behind him, Anubis places a hand on the king's shoulder. Behind Anubis is Isis, who is welcoming him into the netherworld.

There are three more scenes on the north wall. The first shows Ay (king's advisor, who became king after Tutankhamun died) wearing the blue crown, showing that he is heir to the throne.

The next scene shows the goddess Nut welcoming Pharaoh Tutankhamun into the realm of the dead.

The last scene in the burial chamber shows Tutankhamun standing before Osiris. Behind him stands a figure with raised arms on his head, between which is a bull, giving Tutankhamun's Horus name 'The strong bull'. The western wall is the most important as it faces the direction of the setting sun & the netherworld. The scene here presents 'what is the netherworld'. The scarab god Khepri (rising sun) is shown on a solar boat with two figures of Osiris (god of the dead) beside him. Before him stands Maat (goddess of truth & cosmic order) and Horus (god of kingship). Below this is a grid with 12 sections, each showing a baboon. This represents the 12 hours of the night. The Pharaoh traveled with the sun god through all of the 12 hours on a journey full of dangers. At the final destination he is re-born with the sun at dawn.

On our King Tut tomb tour, tourists can view the pharaoh's mummy in one of the side chambers.

Do not be afraid of the curse of pharaoh Tutankhamun! When in the Valley of the Kings on one of our Egypt historical tours , you must consider the tomb of Tutankhamun. Visit the famous tomb with our tour group on your next trip to Egypt!

Tutankhamun's tomb - where is it located?

The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb (KV62) was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the early 20th century. In the Egyptian Valley of the Kings , located near the Egyptian city of Luxor, excavations were carried out from the end of the 18th century. However, most of the tombs there had already been robbed. Carter and Carnarvon were licensed to excavate this site in 1914. Archaeologists decided to remove the long-known remains of ancient barracks for workers employed in constructing the tombs and dig under them.

In 1922, they found stone stairs and doors. On November 26, they opened the chamber of Tutankhamun's tomb and the research went on for years. George Carnarvon, one of the explorers, died on April 6, 1923.

Who was King Tut?

3,400 years ago Amenhotep, the second son of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, later known as Pharaoh Akhenaten, abandoned his ancestral name and religion and he left the then capital of Egypt - Thebes (today's Luxor). He built the new city of Akhetaten, today called Amarna. This city was to be the capital of his new state and the main center of his new religion. Akhenaten and his wife Teye erected a great temple there dedicated to Aten - the sun god.

After Akhenaten's death, his 10-year-old son Tutankhamun became ruler of Egypt. He reverted to traditional Egyptian polytheism. At the age of 12, he had to marry Princess Anchesenaton, his half-sister and he then moved the capital of Egypt to Memphis. Initially his name was Tutankhaten, but in the fourth year of his reign he changed it to Tutankhamun. His wife Anchesenaton changed her name to Anchesenamon.

Genetic studies of the mummy showed that Tutankhamun suffered from malaria and osteitis. He also had a complicated leg fracture. These factors led to the death of the Egyptian ruler at a young age. King Tut was 19 years old at the time of his death.

What is the Curse of Tutankhamun?

The death of archaeologist George Carnarvon gave rise to rumors of Tutankhamun's curse. The explorer died as a result of an infection of a wound on his cheek that had formed a few months earlier after a mosquito bite. The novelist Marie Corelli published an article in several newspapers where she stated that she had found an ancient Arabic text saying that intruders disturbing the peace of the dead pharaohs would die due to poisoning by poisons placed in the tombs.

In the eight years after the discovery of the tomb, about 20 people were associated with Tutankhamun's curse. There were speculations that it might be a conspiracy or the effect of bacteria hidden in the tomb. However, Howard Carter announced that Tutankhamun's tomb did not contain any dangerous bacteria and there was no inscription with the curse above the entrance to the tomb.

Scientific research shows that the members of the team that discovered Tutankhamun's tomb lived to an average age of 70 years and Howard Carter died 17 years after opening the burial chamber.

Are the treasures still there?

The explorers were impressed by the furnishings of Tutankhamun's tomb and they found in it, three beds, a statue and a throne, among other things . All these objects were made of pure gold. The finds also included four gilded chariots, grave chests, three pharaoh-shaped coffins tucked into each other, and a golden death mask.

The most valuable find was the well-preserved mummy of Tutankhamun and research into the mummy began in 1925. The mummy was buried in a sarcophagus made of quartzite, but its cover was granite. According to scientists, the sarcophagus was originally intended for another person, but after Tutankhamun's death, the carvings were changed. In total, over 5,000 objects were found in Tutankhamun's tomb.

Among the valuable relics found in Tutankhamun's tomb is the golden mask of the pharaoh, which was on the face of the mummy. It weighs 10 kg and is 54 cm in length. Tutankhamun's mask was richly decorated with stained glass, faience, quartz, carnelian, obsidian, and lapis lazuli. On the arms of the mask there are hieroglyphs with a spell from the Egyptian "Book of the Dead". The mask along with Tutankhamun's treasure is now on show in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. 

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We offer several itineraries on our Egypt tours to meet the different expectations of our clients. On all of our exclusive Egypt tours, you can do an individual King Tut tomb tour.

Around Egypt in 14 days (a 14 days in Egypt tour ) This is our longest and most entertaining Egypt tour with a 7-day Nile cruise. During this tour, you will see all the most important monuments of Egypt, including the 5 Egyptian UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a tour of Tutankhamun's tomb at the Valley of the Kings. You will also visit "The Pearl of the Mediterranean" on our Alexandria city tour and see the Fayoum oasis. You will get the chance to buy Egyptian souvenirs at the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar, and try delicious Egyptian dishes. On this exclusive Egypt tour, we offer VIP experiences which are: a private tour of the Great Pyramid of Giza with its two additional chambers, and the opportunity to touch the Great Sphinx of Giza by entering the private enclosure, which is normally closed to the public. It's a trip of a lifetime. Don't miss out!

Exploring Egypt Tour (a 10-day tour of Egypt ) During this 5-star journey across Egypt you will visit all the major sights including a tour of Tutankhamun's tomb where you'll see the tomb of Tutankhamun up close. You'll enjoy a tour of four cities in Egypt (Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Aswan). You will see iconic landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx privately - in a true royal style. These are VIP experiences not available to other tourists. On this exclusive Egypt tour you will relax on a Nile River cruise for four days and visit four Egyptian UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will also be able to live like a local, enjoying Egyptian cuisine and taking a shopping trip to remember at Khan el-Khalili. An amazing journey is waiting for you! Don't miss this opportunity to make wonderful memories.

Golden Highlights of Egypt (an 8-day Egypt tour ) During this exclusive trip to Egypt you will travel across the country and experience its greatest wonders in 5-star style. You'll have private access to the Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramid and special access to the Great Sphinx enclosure. This is a VIP experience only available to our customers! You will also learn how the earliest pyramids were built in Saqqara, and visit four Egyptian UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  

A 3-day scenic cruise down the Nile River awaits you along with exploring the most awe-inspiring sites in Upper Egypt, including a tour of Tutankhamun's tomb. This luxury Egypt tour also enables you to soak up the atmosphere in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and enjoy the flavors of Egypt. The 8-day Egypt tour is a shorter version of our iconic Around Egypt in 14 days tour, allowing you to experience all the best that Egypt has to offer in just one week.

Which nearby monuments are worth visiting?

The tomb of Tutankhamun is located in the Valley of the Kings, with a total of 11 royal tombs open to the public. As part of your tour of Tutankhamun's tomb, you can choose three of the eight tombs available to visit with your entrance ticket to the Valley of the Kings, and three tombs, including the Tomb of Tutankhamun, are additionally payable. Near the tomb of Tutankhamun, you will find the terraced temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Million Years Temple. It is another surviving object in West Luxor that is definitely worth visiting. It is inscribed on the wall of a high cliff behind which is the Valley of the Kings. This sacred building is the art of one of the great pharaohs - the woman of Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is dedicated to the sun god Amon-Re, and the building is made of a three-story structure decorated with numerous columns. Inside there are chapels, a sanctuary and a courtyard.

A short distance from the tomb of Tutankhamun is the Valley of the Queens, which lies southwest of the Valley of the Kings in Western Thebes. Not only queens were buried here, but also princes and princesses, and sometimes even high state dignitaries. The tombs in the Valley of the Queens come from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth dynasties. All burial sites are in the form of halls, chambers and corridors carved into the rock. The most famous and beautiful tomb belongs to Nefertari (QV66). Beloved wife of Ramesses II, she was one of the most influential women in ancient Egypt. Her great tomb testifies to her position, and the inscriptions confirm the great affection that Ramses II had for his wife. Among the other well-preserved tombs of the Valley of the Queens, the tombs of the sons of Pharaoh Ramses III should be visited:  tomb of Amun-her-khepeshef (QV55) and Khaemwaset (QV44). The frescoes and reliefs decorating the walls of these tombs are still clear, with rich colors preserved.

Medinet Habu complex looms in the vicinity of the Valley of the Kings, where you'll find the tomb of Tutankhamun. It's one of the remaining attractions on the left bank of the Nile. It is a complex of ruins that used to be the center of worship of the god Amon. This place has the appearance of a fortress - the high South Gate leads inside, where you'll find chapels and temples. The former Western Thebes is decorated with two huge statues - the Colossi of Memnon. These are figures that reach 15.60 meters high, representing the figure of the pharaoh Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty. This is the only part of the mortuary temple of this ruler that remains. It is estimated that the temple was affected by an earthquake, but the exact circumstances are unknown to this day. The Colossi of Memnon is a fine example of the art of the New Kingdom, which can be admired free of charge. The tour of the West Bank of Luxor will end with a visit to a real Egyptian settlement, created by Amenhotep I around 1500 BC for the artisans who built and decorated the tombs of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. This archaeological site shows what life was like for the ancient Egyptians. Inventories and letters about the life history of the inhabitants of the settlement were found here, and the location close to the holy royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, allowed it to survive for thousands of years. When exploring the west bank of the Nile River, you'll encounter a myriad of monuments, making this area a centerpiece among the things to do in Luxor . While touring Tutankhamun's tomb at the Valley of the Kings, you not only get the opportunity to see the tomb of Tutankhamun. There is so much more to see on the doorstep of the famous pharaoh's tomb. If you are planning a trip to Egypt, join one of our luxury Egypt tours. Inside Egypt always organizes the best itineraries, with nothing missed. You'll have some amazing memories to take home of your tour of Tutankhamun's tomb and the temples of Luxor's west bank.

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When you think of Egypt, there are many things that come to mind. The pyramids, great sphinx, and of course the famous tomb of Tutankhamun! At Inside Egypt, we offer customized Egypt Tomb Tours that allow you to focus more on the aspects of Ancient Egypt that interest you the most.  Inside Egypt has fantastic itineraries allowing you to explore Egypt with group tours limited to 20 participants. These luxury Egypt tours take place in late fall, winter and early spring each year. This is the best time to visit Egypt, as the summer months are very hot. The maximum number of 20 participants gives our guests the comfort of sightseeing and traveling in a small group, and it gives you quality time with our Egyptian guides. That's more time to ask questions and to take advantage of their wealth of local knowledge and their passion for everything Egyptian. During our luxury Egypt tours you can visit King Tut's tomb independently doing the tour as a part of the guided Valley of the Kings tour. With Inside Egypt you also have the alternative of choosing a customized private tour, where you can visit King Tut's tomb privately, at any time, with the help of Inside Egypt's experts. If you are interested in a private trip to Egypt including the tour of Tutankhamun's tomb, please contact us via the luxury Egypt private tours form. Our experts, after receiving your inquiry, will create and calculate your private trip to Egypt with a visit to the famous tomb of Tutankhamun, and all the sights that Egypt has to offer. Trust our team of knowledgeable Egypt travel specialists, take a private tour of Tutankhamun's tomb and enjoy a VIP experience in Egypt. Take away memories to last a lifetime of your tour of Tutankhamun's tomb, and the temples and monuments of the west bank of Luxor. We're waiting for you!

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Tutankhamun Exhibition in Washington D.C

Learn, discover, and travel in time to ancient egypt tickets will be available on: march 26th at 12:00 p.m..

A FANTASTIC IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION

Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures is an exhibition that offers guests an unprecedented glance into Ancient Egypt. With hundreds of perfectly reconstructed objects, breathtaking decorations and fascinating explanations, allows visitors to step right into the wonder of the most famous archaeological discovery site of the 20th century. Ready to travel to the era of the pharaohs?

1922 - 2023: 100 YEARS SINCE THE DISCOVERY OF THE TOMB OF THE FAMOUS PHARAOH

November 4th, 1922, Luxor. After five years of unsuccessful excavations in the Valley of the Kings, the British archaeologist Howard Carter made an incredible discovery, which remains to this day, unprecedented! Lit by the light of his candle, he discovered the impressive golden tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who died more than 3000 years ago, surrounded by all his treasures.

TUTANKMANUN - PHARAOH OF A DYNASTY

Tutankhamun ascended to the throne in 1332 BC. at the age of 9 as one of the last kings of the 18th Dynasty. His father was the heretical king Akhenaten. The most important achievement of his reign was the rejection of his father's radical religious reforms, which had destabilized the whole country. According to the latest studies, the young king suffered from serious illnesses. He passed away after nine years on the throne and his death remains a mystery to this day.

HIS TOMB AND ITS TREASURES: OVER 1000 OBJECTS TO DISCOVER

The Metropolitan Museum sent Harry Burton to be the excavation photographer - he was 'Carters eye and memory'. With his enormous camera and cumbersome negative plates, he tirelessly surveyed the site of the discovery. He set up his laboratory in the tomb of Sethos II and improvised a darkroom in the neighboring tomb KV 55. Every step of the excavation work was documented in photographs, down to the smallest detail. A total of 2,800 large-format glass negatives were printed, listing all finds and their location in the tomb.

The gigantic Tutankhamun exhibition houses over 1,000 exquisite, painstakingly, and scientifically produced crafted replicas and an impressive abundance of art from ancient Egypt. Discover its treasures, tomb, golden mask, and more before they're gone!

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Take a Free Virtual Tour of Five Egyptian Heritage Sites

The sites include the 5,000-year-old tomb of Meresankh III, the Red Monastery and the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq

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Earlier this month, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the release of five new virtual tours of historic sites, adding to the range of online adventures that you can now embark on from home.

The tours explore the tomb of Meresankh III , the tomb of Menna , the Ben Ezra Synagogue , the Red Monastery and the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq . Each virtual experience features detailed 3-D imagery through which users can “walk” by clicking hotspots along the structures’ floors.

As James Stewart reports for the Guardian , the tours boast “beefed up” 3-D modeling made by experts with Harvard University’s Giza Project . Unlike their real counterparts, most of which charge a small entry fee, the virtual renderings are free to all.

“The virtual tours target both [international] tourists and Egyptians, a ministry spokesperson tells Al-Monitor ’s Amira Sayed Ahmed. “They serve the double purpose of promoting Egyptian tourism nationwide and increasing Egyptians' awareness of their own civilization.”

Two of the tours—the tombs of Meresankh III and elite Egyptian official Menna —include background information accessible by clicking circles overlaid atop specific features. The former’s tomb, dated to some 5,000 years ago, is the oldest of the Egyptian sites available as a virtual walkthrough. Meresankh, a queen wed to King Khafre, was the daughter of Prince Kawab and Hetepheres II of the fourth dynasty, and the granddaughter of Great Pyramid builder Cheops, also known as Khufu.

Harvard archaeologist George Andrew Reisner discovered the queen’s tomb in 1927. He later stated that “None of us had ever seen anything like it.” Today, the burial place’s paintings and carvings remain well-preserved, showcasing hunters catching water birds, bakers making triangular loaves of bread and servants holding offerings.

In the northern chamber, along the wall furthest from the virtual tour’s starting point, ten statues of women stand shoulder to shoulder—an unusual sight among Gaza tombs. The statues “serve to emphasize Meresankh’s position among her queenly relatives,” the tour explains. Along the path to the 16-foot-deep burial shaft, users pass a pair of statues depicting Meresankh and her mother, Hetepheres II, with their arms around each other.

The path leads down a spiraling staircase into the burial shaft, where Meresankh’s black granite sarcophagus—originally created for her mother but re-engraved upon the queen’s death in 2532 B.C., according to the History Blog —was originally found. The tour includes a reconstructed image of the chamber with the sarcophagus in place, but the actual coffin is now kept at the Egyptian Antiquities Museum in Cairo.

The tomb of Menna, dated to the 18th dynasty (about 1549 B.C to 1292 B.C.), is “one of the most visited and best preserved” from the era, the ministry writes in a statement quoted by Live Science ’s Laura Geggel. The tomb’s decorations suggest the elite official was a scribe in charge of the pharaoh’s fields and the temple of sun god Amun-Re.

Menna’s tomb also includes informational blurbs highlighting such features as paintings of the scribe’s family, including his wife Henuttawy and their five children. Curiously, all of the paintings of Menna have been defaced.

“The ancient Egyptians believed that the soul of a person inhabited paintings of them and destroying the face would ‘deactivate’ the image,” the tour notes. “Why would someone want to destroy the memory of Menna?”

The tomb also served as a point of communication with the dead. It once featured life-size statues of Menna and Henuttawy that family members could make offerings to, ask for favors or visit during festivals.

The other three tours do not offer information blurbs at this time, but they still have plenty of detailed 3-D imagery for virtual visitors to explore. The Red Monastery , a Coptic church in Upper Egypt, features ornate frescoes, while the 14th-century Mosque-Madrassa is known for its immense size and innovative architecture. The Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo is alleged to be the site where baby Moses was found.

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Exact 3d replica of king tut’s tomb opens.

Meanwhile, political upheaval in Egypt blocked the final implementation of the plan. The facsimile tomb would be stuck in limbo in Madrid until November of 2012 when it finally made its way to Cairo to mark the 90th anniversary of Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. The facsimile was set up in a covered outdoor space in Cairo’s Conrad Hotel. You can see the walls go up in this video:

Now the final stage of the project has been completed. The replica tomb of Tutankhamun has been built next to the house of Howard Carter at the entrance to the Valley of the Kings.

The replica tomb was so accurate that some Tutankhamun experts among the Egyptologists and dignitaries burst into tears while attending the opening in Luxor today. “We are not talking virtual reality, it is a physical reality,” Mr Lowe told The Independent from Egypt. “To have an emotional response to something you know to be a copy is an extraordinary moment.”

The hope is that tourists will have the same reaction so they won’t mind having to make do with the facsimile when Tut’s real tomb is closed. There are great advantages to the replica, like museum-style information and the ability to get close to the surfaces. A replica of the pre-historic Lascaux cave in France has been a smashing success, attracting 10 million visitors since it opened in 1983, and it doesn’t have the benefit of high resolution, 3D laser-scanned reproduction. Egyptian authorities plan to ease into the replacement, keeping the original tomb open for now but gradually reducing the number of people allowed in.

A 30-minute special on the replica tomb will air on BBC2 Friday and BBC News Saturday. Here’s a video explaining the scanning and printing process from Factum Arte:

This is raw footage of the production of the replica, from software combining the laser scanning data with the digital photography to the printers carving out panels of the tomb with a router:

Here is a very long, silent video journey through the photographic data, but if you’d like to explore the high resolution photography of the walls without having to sit through all that, Factum Arte’s website has an excellent Flash viewer that allows you to zoom in wherever you’d like and even compare the photography to the laser scanned relief. Click the up arrow at the bottom of the window to navigate between the four walls, the pictures and the scans. The level of detail is truly something to behold.

10 thoughts on “ Exact 3D replica of King Tut’s tomb opens ”

Thanks for the blog and vimeo links, which I have shared.

Thank you for sharing. 🙂

Does it have a curse?

Well fate certainly has interfered with its swift delivery, so at the very least it had a curse. A non-fatal one, but still.

Despite not being particularly into Egyptology, it is nonetheless fascinating – thanks for posting.

I do wonder about one comment you made: you indicated that the tomb of King Tut is still open. I saw articles dating from late 2011 that it was closing. Have there been delays in its closure?

The facsimile was made with the expectation that the tomb would close, but I don’t think they ever quite pinned down a date. Then revolution and governmental instability intervened. Egypt’s political upheaval had resulted in a huge loss of tourist revenue and King Tut’s tomb is a surefire moneymaker. They want to close it but can’t let go of its income at this point. I have a feeling they’ll keep it open until the replica proves it can take the original tomb’s place in the budget.

“They want to close it but can’t let go of its income at this point.” A little like the relic “industry” of medieval Europe.

A little like a lot of tourist-intensive historical sites, I’m afraid.

What about king tut being of north Western Europe heritage r1b haplogroup. Will that be addressed? King tut is not Egyptian and neither was his family.

Not that it’s remotely relevant to the 3D replica tomb, but do you have a source for that claim?

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Egyptian Tomb 3D Virtual Tours

Ancient Egypt is fascinating, the fact that their incredible construction feats are still around today and archeologists are still making new discoveries, over 5,000 years later, it’s amazing.

Fuel your imagination and get your history buzz on with these incredible interactive 3D virtual tours of these historic Ancient Egyptian monuments.

TOMB ONE: Queen Meresankh III

This fascinating tomb was discovered by George Reisner in 1927. “Our eyes were first startled by the vivid colors of the reliefs and inscriptions around the northern part of this large chamber. None of us had ever seen anything like it.”

Meresankh III was the granddaughter of one pharaoh (Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid) and the wife of another (Khafre, builder of the Second Pyramid and the Great Sphinx). Virtual tour thanks to Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities and the Giza Project at Harvard University.

TOMB TWO: Niankh-khnum & Khnumhotep

Khnumhotep (pronunciation: xaˈnaːmaw-ˈħatpew) and Niankhkhnum (pronunciation: nij-daˌnax-xaˈnaːmaw) were  ancient Egyptian  royal servants. They shared the title of Overseer of the  Manicurists  in the Palace of King  Nyuserre Ini , sixth  pharaoh  of the  Fifth Dynasty , reigning during the second half of the 25th century BC. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khnumhotep_and_Niankhkhnum

TOMB THREE: Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses VI Tomb

A really interesting and simple to explore 3D virtual tour of an Egyptian tomb. Being in 3D it’s easy to grasp the scale of the tunnel and the tomb space at the end of the tunnel.

Ramesses VI was buried in the Valley of the Kings, in a tomb now known as KV9. For more info on Ramesses VI, Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramesses_VI

TOMB FOUR: Tomb of Menna

Continuing on the Egyptian tomb theme, take a 3D virtual tour of a smaller but well preserved (Built over 3,000 years ago) ‘Tomb of Menna’. This 3D tour features information points allowing you to learn much more about the tomb and its history from within the virtual tour.

TOMB FIVE: Wahtye Tomb

Interactively explore the incredible tomb of Wahtye in Saqqara, Egypt (desert west of modern Cairo). Uncovered in 2018 and considered one of the most important archeological discoveries of the decade. The tomb belonged to a fifth dynasty high priest of ‘purification’. Learn more on National Geographic here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/2018/12/relief-statues-discovered-priest-royal-purification-tomb-saqqara-pyramid-egypt/

BONUS: Abu Simbel Temples

Interactively explore the the Abu Simbel temple. Cut from rock, this incredible historic site in the Abu Simbel village located on the western bank of Lake Nasser (Upper Egypt near the border with Sudan). This temple also featured on on the Death on the Nile feature movie and was a popular location featured in 8 movie titles . Learn more about the temple on Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Simbel

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Our Egyptologist host will reveal the magnificence of the tomb of King Tutankhamun and also will show you the golden Mask and all his Treasures at the Cairo Museum.

Are you interested in the story and the curse of the most famous king of ancient Egypt? Then let’s take you back in time during this online event!

We explore the tomb of King Tut, located in the Valley of the Kings . This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to see his Royal Mummy .

We use our knowledge of Egyptology and our experience as qualified tour guides to give you the best possible alternative to visiting these tombs in real life. And of course you will have the opportunity to ask any of your questions.

Let us bring the ancient history back to life for you in a fun and interactive way in this journey to the King Tut’s Tomb!

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Travel back 3,400 years in a unique immersive experience and delve into the temples, treasures and secrets of ancient Egypt

2022 is the year of the great discoveries of ancient Egypt. Not only do we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the decipherment of the Rosetta Stone, thanks to which Egyptian hieroglyphs began to tell us the story of a fascinating civilization, but we also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the greatest archaeological find of all time, the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Travel back 3,400 years in a unique immersive experience and delve into the temples, treasures and secrets of ancient Egypt. Live the immersive experience in 2D and 3D in 1,200m2 of projections. Walk inside the tomb of Tutankhamun with the virtual reality experience.Learn the magic of hieroglyphic writing or take your first steps in the world of archeology to discover great treasures as H. Carter did in 1922 in the interactive spaces. And enjoy historical objects and reproductions of unique pieces.

Tutankhamun, The Immersive Experience  will take you on a journey hand in hand with the Child Pharaoh into the history of an absolutely magical civilization, from which we have inherited countless cultural elements and which, in spite of everything, continues to captivate us with the enigmas that cover the sands of its deserts and are diluted in the waters of the mighty Nile River. Its geography, the creation of myths, the pyramids and temples full of incredible colors or the exciting journey through the underworld of the deceased incarnated in the solar disk through the twelve hours of the night, are some of the secrets that will make sense when you visit  Tutankhamun, The Immersive Experience.

This 3D virtual tour lets you explore the ancient tombs of Pharaoh Ramses VI

A stunning 3D virtual tour from the Egyptian Tourism Authority takes viewers deep into the heavily detailed tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses VI. Named Tomb KV9, the underground structure has a long corridor leading down to the now-broken sarcophagus, and both walls and the ceiling are inscribed with writings from ancient Egyptian texts and astronomical renderings. — Colossal

If you're ready for some archaeological adventure but find yourself pandemic-trapped at home and unable to make it to Egypt's ancient Valley of the Kings right now, try the virtual tomb tour of Pharaoh Ramses VI who reigned in the 12th century BC.

Take a look at some screenshots of the ruler's spectacular eternal digs below.

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Online: www.eventim.de

Ticket hotline: + 49 (0) 1806-570070.

At the box office of the exhibition after opening

Group hotline: Tel. 0421 / 37 67 2000

For groups and school classes

• The Exhibition

Visitor information

A unique exhibition. over 5 million visitors since 2008. here you can find practical information such as prices, opening times and directions., opening 30 may 2020 on mannheim.

REISS-ENGELHORN-MUSEEN Museum Zeughaus C5 68159 Mannheim

Entry prices

* Concessions include: pensioners (from age 65), trainees and students (up to age 27), those performing German national military service, those performing German national social service (FsJ/FÖJ), the unemployed and welfare recipients. Disabled persons with a German disability rating of 70 pay the reduced price. When accompanied by a registered helper (“B” on ID), the helper receives free admission. The helper does not receive an individual ticket.

Opening times

Today we are open from 10:00 to 22:00. 3 April to 13 September 2015 The exhibition is open daily – including public holidays

• Monday 10:00–18:00
• Tuesday 10:00–18:00
• Wednesday 10:00–18:00
• Thursday 10:00–22:00
• Friday 10:00–22:00
• Saturday 10:00–22:00
• Sunday 10:00–18:00

Last admission Friday–Wednesday: 5 pm, Thursday: 8 pm

Box office (opening times from the start of the exhibition) Friday–Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm

Tickethotline: 089 / 32 98 90 50

Mon to Fri: 9 am to 7 pm, Sat: 10 am to 3 pm, Sun: 1 pm to 5 pm

At all known ticket offices.

At the box office of the exhibition (Fri to Wed: 10 am to 5 pm, Thu: 10 am to 8 pm)

Group hotline: 089 / 32 98 90 60

Mon to Fri: 9 am to 5 pm

For groups, school classes and exclusive tours

The limited edition Tutankhamun Gift Box – the ideal present for all Egypt fans! The high-gloss box includes a colour exhibition catalogue, two tickets (valid for one visit on any day) and a gold-coloured key ring.

Price €59 (plus €9 postage & packaging)

Order exclusively by calling 089 / 32 98 90 50 . We will send the Gift Box to your door.

What is a Time Window Ticket?

Long waiting times at the entrance? Rushing through the exhibition? Are the rooms are too full? For your benefit, we want to avoid these circumstances so that you can have an unforgettable experience in the best possible sense. This is why we use so-called Time Window Tickets.

Every ticket is valid for a particular time window in which you will be admitted to the exhibition. You decide which time window your ticket is valid for yourself during the booking process (online, by telephone or at an advance sales point). Should you arrive earlier or later than your booked time slot, you may have to wait at the entrance. However, all purchased tickets of course retain their validity for the day booked. After admittance, the amount of time you spend in the exhibition is unlimited, within the opening hours. We recommend that you plan approximately two hours for your exhibition visit.

Please use public transport where possible.

Directions with public transport

• U-Bahnlinie U3 Richtung Moosach, via Olympiazentrum ca. 10 min. Fußweg zum Olympiapark
• Trambahnlinie 20 und 21 Haltestelle Olympiapark West
• Trambahnlinie 27 Haltestelle Petuelring Stadt
• Buslinie 173 Haltestelle Olympiazentrum
• StadtBuslinie 144 Haltestelle Spiridon-Louis-Ring
• StadtBuslinien 173 , 177 und 178 zum Petuelring

MVV Munich electronic schedule information

Directions by car

Parking is available for a fee in the “Parkharfe” at the Olympic Stadium. Drive to the “Parkharfe” from Mittlerer Ring (Landshuter Allee/Georg-Brauchle-Ring) via Sapporobogen.

“Parkharfe” Sapporobogen, accessible via Mittlerer Ring (Landshuter Allee/Georg-Brauchle-Ring).

Address Small Olympic Hall Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21 80809 Munich

Directions with Deutsche Bahn

Plan your environmentally friendly trip with Deutsche Bahn.

CULTURE SAVER FARE

With the Culture Saver Fare (Sparpreis Kultur) from Deutsche Bahn, you can travel to the exhibition in Munich and back within three days from €39 (2nd class) and from €49 (1st class) – and it’s environmentally friendly. Up to four additional passengers travelling with you can each save up to €10. The ticket is available when you buy or present a ticket to the exhibition at any DB travel centre or DB agency. A Culture Saver Fare can be purchased online as follows: Book an exhibition ticket at Eventim and follow the link to Deutsche Bahn on the order confirmation. The tickets are subject to a quota and issued for a particular train. They are bookable up to one day before travel.

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Audio guide

For visitors to the Munich exhibition there is also now a multi-voiced audio guide included in the price of admission. The guide was developed as a series of dialogues based on the records of the explorer Howard Carter by Werner Biermann. Biermann was responsible for the documentary on Charlemagne from the series Die Deutschen (The Germans) and for a documentary on Konrad Adenauer, among others. Speakers include Christian Schult, whose distinctive voice is known from countless TV documentaries, and the actress Mechthild Großmann, who has played the public prosecutor in the Münster setting of TATORT.

The audio guide is available in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.

For children up to age 12, a children’s version is available in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.

How much time should I plan for my visit?

Visitors tend to spend approximately 2 hours in the exhibition. You should leave at least this much time.

Can I take photos or film in the exhibition?

Yes, but without the use of a flash or tripod and only for personal use. Exception: due to the large number of school groups ONLY teachers and helpers are permitted to take photos or film.

How many people are included in the family ticket?

The family ticket is valid for max. 4 persons: max. 2 adults plus children up to age 14. A supplementary ticket is required for each additional child. The supplementary ticket is only valid in conjunction with a family ticket.

Is there an exhibition shop?

Yes. There is a shop with a large selection of high quality replicas, jewellery, books and picture books all about Egypt, and much more.

Are there plenty of seats in the museum?

There are plenty of seats scattered throughout the exhibition.

Are pets allowed into the exhibition?

An individual tour will turn your visit into an extraordinary experience. Our team of Egyptologists, archaeologists and art historians will accompany you on a journey into ancient Egypt and will be happy to answer your questions. Public, family and dialect tours take place on fixed dates. Free choice of dates is available for exclusive tours for groups and school groups. All tours last approximately 75 minutes. Tours by external guides are not possible.

Family tours for children and parents

An educational, exciting, entertaining and unforgettable adventure for young and old alike. Younger visitors are put at the centre of the tour. The recommended age range is 6–11. In order to enable as many children as possible to take part, a maximum of one adult per child should participate. Please note that the accompanying adult is responsible for supervising the child.

Combined tickets for entrance and tours cost €24 for adults / €13 for children.

Tours in Bavarian dialect

Mia brauch ma koan Pharao, aber scheena war’s scho! Today, Tutankhamun is one of the most famous ancient Egyptian rulers and even the Bavarian spirit is occasionally moved by the glamour of a king. A tour in Bavarian dialect not only allows visitors to get to know the burial treasures and delve into the history of the tomb’s discovery, it also aims to communicate the world of ancient Egypt to the Bavarian ear.

Combined tickets for entrance and tours cost €25 / concessions €22.

Public tours for adults

Our dedicated team of tour guides looks forward to unravelling the secrets of the Egyptian beliefs in gods and the afterlife for you in an easy-to-follow way. The objects in this unique burial treasure are not only fantastic testaments to Egyptian art and culture, they also served the young deceased Tutankhamun on his voyage into eternity.

Combined tickets for entrance and tours cost €24 / concessions €21.

Information on exclusive tours for groups and school classes can be found here .

Wheelchair accessible

There is a lift enabling access to the exhibition for wheelchair users and disabled people. To use this, please ask our box office staff. There are disabled toilets at the exhibition.

Exhibition shop

In the shop you can find jewellery, gifts and selected specialist books on Egypt. More information on these publications can be found here .

Immortal Egypt

Prof Joann Fletcher

Welcome to immortal egypt.

Thank you for visiting my official site for all things Egypt, from the first Egyptians to the last of the Pharaohs and beyond. And Yorkshire, obviously! Jo : )

Amazing true identity of mummified body in Bolton's royal tomb

TV Egyptologist Prof Joann Fletcher explores the only replica royal tomb outside of Egypt, revealing how she and her team discovered the shocking mystery identity of the mummified body at Bolton Museum. Prof Fletcher and museum curator Ian Tumble reveal its secrets as they explore its final resting place, an exact replica of the burial chamber of Egyptian pharaoh Tuthmosis III.

Take a virtual tour of the tomb below. 

For more read Jo's blogs at www.immortalegypt.co.uk/blogs

Video and virtual tour by www.frontrowlive.co.uk

3D VIRTUAL TOUR: Bolton Museum: Replica Ancient Egyptian Tomb of TUTHMOSIS III

 Step into this amazing 3D virtual tour of an exact full-size replica tomb of Tuthmosis III at Bolton Museum in the UK - the only replica of its kind outside Egypt. The story of the tomb and the real identitity of the royal mummified body on display inside is brought to life by Prof Joann Fletcher and the museum's Eygtology curator Ian Trumble.

3D tour by www.frontrowlive.co.uk

Tut'22 Live: An exclusive audience with Prof Joann Fletcher & Dr Stephen Buckley

TV's Egyptology couple Prof Joann Fletcher and partner Dr Stephen Buckley join The Yorkshire Post and The Star's Graham Walker to unwrap their career highlights in this rare and exclusive interview. 

The two-hour Barnsley Museums fund-raiser, originally a PPV live stream, filmed in front of an audience at Barnsley Sixth Form College is now presented here with additional visuals as a special director cut version. It  was the finale of a   Tut ‘22: The Life of Tutankhamun temporary exhibition at Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre, curated by Prof Fletcher, which attracted 40,000+ in person visitors, marking  the century of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and incredible local links.

Video and live stream by www.frontrowlive.co.uk

3D VIRTUAL TOUR: Tut'22: The Life Of Tutankhamun

 Step this way for an amazing 3D virtual tour of the exhibition curated by Prof Joann Fletcher at Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre which celebrates the Yorkshire towns links with the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb 100 years ago. It features almost 300 objects and artefacts, many on loan from Bolton Museum. The digital tour includes 121 hotspots, providing extended information and hours of fun, with 3D objects, videos, photos, page turning e-Mags, downloadable publications, children's worksheets and more. Watch Jo's video above and see  her  Blogs page .

Tut'22: The Life Of Tutankhamun at Experience Barnsley

 Jo welcomes you to the most recent exhibition she has curated for Barnsley Museums, in association with Bolton Museum, which celebrates the South Yorkshire town's links with the discovery of the Boy King's tomb on the 100th anniversary, running until March 18, 2023.   For more see Jo's  Blogs page  and take the 3D virtual tour below.

Video by www.frontrowlive.co.uk

3D VIRTUAL TOUR: Resurrecting Ancient Egypt: A Monumental Yorkshire Journey

This exclusively commissioned body of work, researched, designed and curated by Professor Joann Fletcher - with images by Jennifer Robertson LRPS and Lynne Fletcher of Kyte Photography - looks at the Egyptian inspired architecture found throughout Yorkshire.It reflects the West’s enduring fascination with Egypt’s ancient monuments, long regarded as the ultimate symbols of immortality, copied and constructed for centuries right across Europe. A Touring Exhibition from Barnsley Museums , it is presented here by Scarborough Museums and Galleries at Scarborough Art Gallery - Nov 5, 2022 to March 18, 2023.

3D tour by  v21artspace.com

ANCIENT EGYPT IN THE NORTH: THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS IN BOLTON

Touring Ancient Egypt in the North

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Immortal Egypt: The Definitive Ancient Egypt Documentary

Watch Jo's BBC series 'Immortal Egypt' here in its entirety - almost four hours of compulsive viewing, which has already had more than  22 MILLION views on YouTube with millions more on BBC2 and BBC4. The Youtube version is provided by Odyssey, part of the History Hit Network - part of History Channel. For queries, contact [email protected]