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The Treasures of Tutankhamun
Tut, the legendary boy king of Egypt, appeals to everyone’s childhood fascination with royal tombs, buried treasures, and mummies. This exhibit promotes a thoughtful comparison of ancient and modern customs concerning death and the afterlife—not to mention discussions of political power and the privileges that come with great personal wealth.
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Exhibit
Tutankhamen is the most familiar and most popular of ancient Egyptian rulers. When Howard Carter found his tomb in 1922, all the world paid attention. When his treasures toured the United States, unprecedented crowds lined up to view and learn. This twelve-panel exhibit, based on the major traveling display, has been freshly reconstructed to tell the story of Tutankhamen as it was told through Carter’s discovery and the traveling exhibition.
Panel topics include:
- Discovery of the tomb
- Contents of the tomb
- Treasures in gold, silver, alabaster
- Symbols of divinity
- Treasures in wood
- Golden sarcophagus
- Golden mask
- Ceremonial chair
- Selket
- the Land of Tutankhamun
Exhibit format
Freestanding only. Photo images and texts are organized in 12 panels behind Plexiglas and are framed in wood as 6 double-sided units that attach to wooden poles to stand 68” high.
Shipping weight (2 fiber cases): 120 lbs. 100 lbs.
Floor space required: 15’ x 5’
Supplemental materials
- Discussion page including thoughtful questions about the culture. 50 copies free with exhibit.
- Poster featuring stylized drawing of gold mask, 5 copies free with exhibit.
Available for rental
- VHS videos
- Egypt: The Habit of Civilization
- Tut, the Boy King