Sydney to Host Largest Tutankhamun Exhibition to Ever Leave Egypt
In what the City of Sydney describes as a coup, the Australian Museum is soon to host a unique exhibition – that of the famous boy-king Tutankhamun, or King Tut. Named the Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, the display comes to Sydney in 2021 and runs for six...Read more
The Curse of King Tut: Facts & Fable
It is probably one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century that archaeologist Howard Carter made in 1923. The tomb of King Tut had revealed to the world its splendor and wealth. Moreover, he had been spared by thieves and looters. But did not this...Read more
Inside King Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Step inside the different rooms and vaults that have been discovered to be contained within the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankahmun’s tomb 1. Staircase Sixteen steps descend thru bedrock towards a doorway. This doorway was sealed and plastered but showed signs that it has...Read more
Tutankhamun’s tomb: Digging for a King
It is estimated that around 3,500 items were discovered within the fabulous tomb of Tutankhamun Getting funding Howard Carter convinces Lord Carnarvon to finance a search for the tomb. He begins digging in the Valley of the Kings, but by 1922 Carnarvon permits just...Read more