A sensational discovery 85 years ago turned the unknown pharaoh Tutankhamun into a superstar. In 1922, the archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the burial chambers of the ancient Egyptian king with their vast treasures – an event that caused a worldwide sensation.
The story of Tutankhamun fascinates people to this day. His mysterious, premature death and unique legacy are the stuff of legend.
A spectacular exhibition now makes it possible for visitors to play the role of discoverers and experience Tutankhamun, his tomb and his treasures first hand.
For many years now, exhibitions of Egypt’s fascinating works of art have been very popular. The exhibition project Tutankhamun – His Tomb and his Treasures will reveal yet another perspective: visitors can relive the fascinating story of the excavation, like in a novel. However, the exhibition does have its limits. Even if it is scientifically accurate, unlike in a classic museum setting, fragile original objects requiring protection cannot be presented here. Moreover, increasing importance is also being attached to the preservation of historic monuments at conventional museum exhibitions, where originals are not exhibited for conservation reasons. Egyptologists in particular are demanding that burial chambers, with their exquisitely painted murals, should be replaced by faithful reconstructions of the originals in order to prevent this precious world heritage from being ruined by mass tourism and to ensure that it can be handed down to future generations. The Budapestre exhibition does not aim to replace the presentation of originals, but to provide an appropriate complement. Those who have already admired the original treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamen can now experience how they were discovered.
Tickets available at the Vam Design Center (1061 Budapest, Király u. 26.) and the Ticketpro box offices, by the call centre at +36 1 555 55 15, or on the www.ticketpro.hu homepage also in English. Customers can home print e-tickets or receive it by deliveries with courier.
Vam Design Center
1061 Budapest, Király u. 26.
24. October – 25. April 2010.