New York has had a fascination with the treasures of King Tut since archeologist Howard Carter unearthed them nearly a century ago. Visitors to Premier Exhibitions 5th Avenue can walk in Carter’s footsteps in the remarkable recreation The Discovery of King Tut, which opened in midtown Manhattan on November 21, 2015. Catch this extraordinary show at a special discount with our exclusive coupon code.
An introductory video brings the story to life, as you hear about Howard Carter’s obsessive search for an elusive Pharaoh. Most Egyptian tombs had been looted. King Tut’s tomb was different, the first ever found with its seal intact. As you leave the film, you’ll move to “The Antechamber,” arranged exactly as Carter found it. A sophisticated lighting scheme helps carry the narrative, putting the focus on the various treasures, from golden chariots to statues of the king to an ivory and ebony chair that served as Tut’s throne when he was a child. From there, you’ll see other treasuries as they looked at Carter’s discovery, leading on to the burial chamber itself.
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The Discovery of King Tut is scheduled to run through May 15, 2016. The show is located at 417 Fifth Ave.
