{"id":10955,"date":"2011-02-25T17:54:46","date_gmt":"2011-02-25T07:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=10955"},"modified":"2011-02-25T17:54:46","modified_gmt":"2011-02-25T07:54:46","slug":"tutankhamun-and-the-golden-age-of-the-pharaohs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=10955","title":{"rendered":"TUTANKHAMUN AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PHARAOHS"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Greatest Exhibition of All Time only at Melbourne Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs will open at Melbourne Museum on 8 April 2011. The exhibition, containing stunning artefacts that rarely leave Egypt, has drawn over seven million visitors in the United States and London in the past five years, marks the first visit of King Tutankhamun\u2019s treasures to Australia. Melbourne will be the exhibition\u2019s one and only stop in Australia.<\/p>\n

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is a National Geographic exhibition that explores the figures who guided ancient Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. The exhibition focuses on the 18th Dynasty, a 250-year period when Egypt was at the height of its power and the \u201cGolden Age\u201d of Egyptian artistry. This was the era when Tutankhamun and his ancestors reigned. More than 50 of Tutankhamun\u2019s burial objects will be on display, including his royal diadem \u2013 the golden crown that Howard Carter discovered still on the head of the mummy, which Tutankhamun wore as king \u2013 and one of the gold and inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained one of his mummified internal organs.<\/p>\n

Tutankhamun\u2019s mummified remains and funerary mask are not permitted to leave Egypt as they are so treasured and delicate. About 80 additional artefacts from temples and tombs of Tutankhamun\u2019s family and other 18th Dynasty royals, as well as possessions of several elite individuals with close connections to the royal family will also be exhibited. The extensive array of extraordinary artefacts offers a glimpse into an incredible period in history. The latest research on Tutankhamun\u2019s death is also presented.<\/p>\n

The exhibition is organised by the National Geographic Society, Arts and Exhibitions International and IMG,
\nwith cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. The Australian visit is made possible by
\na partnership with Victorian Major Events Company, the Victorian Government and Melbourne Museum.
\n\u201cPeople of all ages have an enduring fascination with Tutankhamun. This exhibition gives a whole new
\ngeneration the chance to experience the wonders of ancient Egypt,\u201d said Zahi Hawass, Secretary General
\nof Egypt\u2019s Supreme Council of Antiquities. \u201cI encourage people from all across Australia to come to
\nMelbourne to discover the magic and mystery of the boy king.\u201d<\/p>\n

Terry Garcia, National Geographic Society\u2019s executive vice president for Mission Programs commented:
\n\u201cEgypt\u2019s ancient treasures are among the world\u2019s greatest cultural legacies. This exhibition provides a rare
\nopportunity to view these amazing artefacts and learn more about ongoing research on the life and death
\nof the boy king.\u201d<\/p>\n

Proceeds generated from the world tour are being used to help conserve Egypt\u2019s ancient treasures and
\nsupport the construction of the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, where these antiquities will be
\nhoused for future generations. \u201cMost people only have the chance to learn about Tutankhamun and his
\nera in school books,\u2019\u201d said John Norman, president of Arts and Exhibitions International. \u201cThis exhibition
\nbrings people inside his world to behold some of his most precious treasures, as well as play a part in
\npreserving them for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a great privilege to be able to bring an exhibition that holds such historical significance throughout the
\nworld to Australia for the very first time. We would like to thank the Victorian Government, through the
\nVictorian Major Events Company, Museum Victoria, Arts Victoria and Tourism Victoria for everything they
\nhave done to make this possible\u201d, said Stephen Flint Wood, Managing Director IMG Arts & Entertainment.<\/p>\n

\u201cTutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs transports us to Ancient Egypt through the power of
\nthe more than 130 stunning objects found in his tomb and also the tombs of his close relatives\u201d, said Dr J
\nPatrick Greene, CEO, Museum Victoria. \u201cI am very proud that Melbourne Museum is able to follow the
\noutstanding success of both A Day in Pompeii and Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition with this extraordinary
\nexhibition of treasures from the Cairo Museum.\u201d<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Running from 8 April 2011 at Melbourne Museum, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
\nprovides insight into the life of Tutankhamun and other royals of the 18th Dynasty (1555 \u2013 1305 BC). The
\ntreasures in the exhibition are more than 3,000 years old.<\/p>\n

Tutankhamun was the last king of Egypt\u2019s most powerful family of the 18th Dynasty, and ruled during a
\nrevolutionary period of Egyptian history. The boy king died under mysterious circumstances around the age
\nof 19, having ruled for about 10 years (1333 \u2013 1323 BC).<\/p>\n

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs offers glimpses of that evolving period. More than 50 of
\nTutankhamun\u2019s burial objects will be on display, including his royal diadem \u2013 the golden crown that Howard
\nCarter discovered still on the head of the mummy, which Tutankhamun wore as king \u2013 and one of the gold
\nand inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained one of his mummified internal organs.<\/p>\n

Tutankhamun\u2019s mummified remains and funerary mask are not permitted to leave Egypt. They are so
\ntreasured and delicate that the mummy of Tutankhamun lays on display in a special protective case inside
\nthe tomb, while the funerary mask is on display at the Cairo Museum.<\/p>\n

About 80 additional artefacts from temples and tombs of Tutankhamun\u2019s family and other 18th Dynasty
\nroyals, as well as possessions of several elite individuals with close connections to the royal family will also be
\nexhibited. These stone, faience and wooden pieces from burial sites before Tutankhamun\u2019s reign will give
\nvisitors a sense of what the burials of both royalty and upper classes were like and what the Egyptians of that
\ntime considered essential for the afterlife.<\/p>\n

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE EXHIBITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Combined crated weight of the 130+ artefacts in the exhibit is approximately 6,577kgs
\n– The smallest item in the exhibit is a piece from a gaming board found in Tutankhamun\u2019s tomb that is
\napproximately the size of a thumbnail
\n– The largest item is the gilded coffin of Tjuya (Tutankhamun\u2019s great grandmother) which is just over seven feet long
\n– The heaviest item is the \u201cStatue of Thutmosis IV and his Mother Tia\u201d weighing approximately 793.79kgs
\n– Most artefacts need a constant 21.11 degree temperature and 50 percent humidity at all times with no direct sunlight or excessive artificial lighting for preservation
\n– The musicscapes in the galleries were composed specifically for this exhibition
\n– Egyptian officials travel with the artefacts at all times. A team from Egypt will uninstall the artefacts from New York
\n– Once the artefacts arrive in Melbourne, Egyptian handlers will install the artefacts at Melbourne
\nMuseum, and officials will remain in Melbourne with the artefacts until they leave the country<\/p>\n

BOOKINGS:
\n<\/strong>TICKETS ON SALE NOW
\nTickets will be available to purchase for the period 8 April to 17 July 2011 kingtutmelbourne.com.au or
\ntelephone Ticketek 132 849
\nGroups and schools bookings are available now
\nTickets will be available for the period 8 April to 6 November 2011
\nBookings through Ticketek on 03 9299 9030
\nOfficial Travel Packages and Corporate Hospitality Packages can be purchased from
\nkingtutmelbourne.com.au or telephone Showbiz 1800 KING TUT<\/p>\n

TIMES:
\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday \u2013 Opens 10am
\nSaturday & Sunday \u2013 Opens 9am<\/p>\n

PRICES:<\/strong>
\nAdults from $29.50
\nChildren from $17.50
\nConcessions from $26.50
\nFamily 4 Pack (2 adults & 2 children) from $80.00
\nProceeds generated from the world tour are being used to help conserve Egypt\u2019s ancient treasures and
\nsupport the construction of the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, where these antiquities will be
\nhoused for future generations to behold.
\nMore information is available at kingtutmelbourne.com.au<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Greatest Exhibition of All Time only at Melbourne Museum Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs will open at Melbourne Museum on 8 April 2011. The exhibition, containing stunning artefacts that rarely leave Egypt, has drawn over seven million visitors in the United States and London in the past five years, marks the<\/p>\n

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