The Discovery of King Tut: The Burial Chamber & Treasury

Invite your visitors to experience a once-in-a-lifetime insight into the archaeology of ancient Egypt as they step inside one of the world’s greatest historic events: the 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. For nearly 100 years now, Tutankhamun and his tomb have served as symbols of the excitement of discovery, the mystery of ancient Egypt, the power of perseverance, and the achievements of modern archaeology. The beauty of the objects discovered within the tomb—and the thrilling story of its discovery—still enthrall millions of people around the world. Now, The Discovery of King Tut presents this fascinating subject in an entirely new way. Using media and objects, the exhibition reconstructs the magnificent burial site down to the finest detail, creating an immersive experience that sets new standards in museology.

With the 2022 centenary of Howard Carter’s momentous discovery fast approaching, there has never been a better time to revisit the story of Tutankhamun.

Size: 7,500–13,000 sq ft (700–1,200 sq m)
Minimum Ceiling Height: 12 ft (3.65 m)

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TRANSCRIPT

It took three months for Carter and his team to clear out this chamber. These two figures standing guard indicated where the entrance to the burial chamber must be. So on February 17, 1923, Carter began tearing down the wall that separated the chamber from the mummy of the pharaoh.

When the opening was large enough, Carter was able to peek through and spy a wall of gold. This later turned out to be a golden shrine. Between the shrine and the chamber walls, there was just enough room to squeeze through. When Carter opened the doors of the first shrine, there was a second shrine inside, and inside of that a third shrine, and inside of that yet another. But inside the doors of the fourth shrine, there lay a stone sarcophagus.

Inside, they found a heavy, stunningly guided coffin, and it turned out that it concealed two more coffins. The innermost coffin weighed about 225 pounds and was made of solid gold. It was here that the king's mummy had been laid to rest.

The third chamber was the treasury. Here we're able to see what's inside. Like a silent guardian, the black, jackal-headed god Anubis sits atop a guided shrine mounted on a sledge and keeps watch over the treasury of Kin Tutankhamun, a duty he performed very well for over 3,000 years.