December 2, 2004

  • Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs  June 16, 2005 through November 15, 2005

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    LACMA is the first United States venue for a 27-month national tour.

    More than 130 treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, other Valley of the Kings tombs and additional ancient sites.

    Great News! - Today I heard the Tutankhamun exhibit returns to Los Angeles (check out the article in upcoming exhibits) next year after 27 years!  When I was 10, all of LA County's school kids were bussed to see this incredible exhibit which was an incredible feat by itself. The LA school system was pretty organized to start us off a couple weeks ahead as we studied and learned everything about the ancient Egyptians from their diet, to the games they played, to the ritual of mummification.  I vividly remember many of the pieces of the exhibit and it was pretty personal which was the start of my fascination then and now.  I remember being separated from the funeral mask by only a piece of glass, and as I had the notion to look from underneath, I was amazed at the hammered hieroglyphics throughout that was never intended for human eyes much less mine.  I remember the Isis and Anubis statues that served to protect the 18 year old king in his afterlife. I look forward to journeying down south to see this marvelous exhibit - certainly once in a life experience if not for a second time!  I just so happened to come across the inventory of contents found in King Tut's relatively unpilfered tomb which was a rarity in itself.

    Thanks to Hal for the heads up!