Mysteries and truths surrounding the tomb of King Tut

Dr Tarek El Awady, an archaeologist and consultant with a PhD in philosophy in the field of Egyptology joined The Complimentary Breakfast in studio to not only do some mythbusting around the mysteries of King Tut's tomb, but shared some of the most interesting tales about ancient Egypt the team has ever heard!

 

About:

Opening times:

Sundays – Thursdays: 09h00 – 19h00
Fridays & Saturdays: 09h00 – 21h00
Public Holidays: 09h00 – 21h00
(Last admission 90 minutes prior to closing)
The exhibition is open EVERY DAY between 2 December 2014 – 1 March 2015, except 25 December 2014.
Estimated time to view the entire exhibition:  ± 2 hours

Ticket prices (incl. use of audio guide):
Adults: R 160 per person
Seniors (60+ years) & Students: R120
Children (6 to 18 years): R100
Children 5 years and under: Free

The internationally acclaimed exhibition ‘TUTANKHAMUN – His Tomb and His Treasures’ takes centre stage at Silverstar’s impressive new 2000-square-metre entertainment venue from 2 December 2014 until 1 March 2015. A first for South Africa and the continent, this captivating exhibition gives visitors the unique opportunity to experience the treasures of the tomb at their moment of discovery. This amazing adventure begins with a multimedia presentation illustrating the fascinating story behind the exploration and excavation by British archaeologist, Howard Carter, the history of TUTANKHAMUN, and the culture of ancient Egypt. 

Seen by over five million people worldwide, the exhibition has faithfully reconstructed the tomb of TUTANKHAMUN to scale, presenting a realistic impression of the overwhelming opulence of the treasures intended to serve the famous young pharaoh on his magical journey to the Underworld. There are over 1,000 exquisitely reconstructed burial treasures produced by the finest Egyptian craftsmen under scientific supervision.  These exact replicas coupled with state-of-the art technology and video material provide a vivid illustration of the culture and spiritual world of the ancient Egyptians.  This exhibition offers visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the (perfectly replicated) antiquities’ from King Tut’s tomb - all under one roof. The exhibition illustrates the fascinating story behind the exploration and excavation by British archaeologist, Howard Carter, the history of TUTANKHAMUN, and the culture of ancient Egypt. 

Fun for the family, kids five years and under enter free of charge.  A set of audio guides is included in the ticket price – for both adults and children. 

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