For a chance to see priceless Egyptian artifacts –– more than 100 in all –– don’t miss The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ latest exhibit, Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs, which opened June 27.
The exhibit, organized in conjunction with the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, includes authentic artifacts from 2600 B.C. to about 600 B.C., including a pair of gold sandals found on King Tut’s feet when his mummy was unwrapped for the first time in 1922 –– truly stunning. Talk about a trend-setting gladiator sandal!
Other pieces include a coffinette (essentially a miniature coffin) that once contained the stomach of King Tut, statues of various Egyptian pharaohs, jewelry, furniture, weapons and other containers that held organs of the dead.
Many artifacts have never been to the United States prior to this exhibit’s tour.
“Tutankhamun’s magic still captures the hearts of people all over the world, even though more than 85 years have passed since the discovery of his amazing tomb,” says Dr. Zahi Hawass, secretary general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. “We reveal parts of the mystery, but the mystery still remains.”
More than 50 artifacts are from King Tut’s tomb, first unearthed by British explorer Howard Carter. The exhibit features four galleries that correspond to the layout of Tut’s tomb and also includes information on the latest in scientific research on Tut, the role of pharaohs in Egyptian society and what kingship meant to the Egyptian people.
The exhibit isn’t cheap, but I think you’ll find it to be worth the money. After all, it’s not every day you can see a pair of sandals several thousand years old or jewelry that makes you stop and think, Now how in the world did they make that back then?
Admission Monday through Thursday is $25 adults, $23 for seniors 60 and older.
Admission Friday through Sunday is $30 adults, $27.50 for seniors. Kids 2-17 on any day are $15. A guided audio tour is available for an additional charge.
The exhibit runs until Oct. 25 and has special hours, so check before you go. Call (877) 888-8587 or log on www.kingtut.org for tickets.
by Laura Kruty
1 comments:
well done...great exhibit.
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