Tutankhamun Exhibition

Tutankhamun Exhibition

Tutankhamun Exhibition (alternately known as "Tutankhamun Exhibition, Dorchester") is a permanent exhibition in Dorchester, Dorset, England. Set up in 1986 by Dr. Michael Ridley as a recreation of the tomb of ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

Exhibition Overview

The exhibition does not display any of the real treasures of Tutankhamun. All artifacts are recreated to be exact facsimiles of the actual items. Original materials have been used where possible, even gold.
The story line is based around the famous English archaeologist Howard Carter. The Exhibition reveals history from Carter's point of view as he entered the tomb in Valley of the Kings in November 1922.

Exhibition Sections

*The entry section of the Exhibition displays general information about Tutankhamun's life and death.
*Tutankhamun's mummy. A life-size model of the mummy is displayed. The exhibitors claim that it has taken more than two years to recreate the mummy. X-ray pictures taken from the real mummy have helped to make an exact anatomical copy.
*The ante-chamber shows furniture and Tutankhamun's personal items he had been buried with.
*The burial chamber exhibits the sarcophagus and coffin of Tutankhamun.
*The Treasure Hall shows recreations of statues and jewels found within the tomb of Tutankhamun. Sitting statue of Anubis, the Golden Throne, Gold Death Mask and statue of guardian goddess Selkit are displayed among other items.

See also

*The Treasures of Tutankhamun
*Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
*Tutankhamun

External links

* [http://www.tutankhamunexhibition.com Official website of Tutankhamun Exhibition, Dorchester]


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