King Tut’s gilded mask. Credit: Stock Holm, Shutterstock.
For the first time since their discovery over a century ago, all 5,398 artefacts belonging to King Tutankhamun will be displayed together at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, according to Egypt’s Information and Decision Support Centre (IDSC).
The announcement, made in a video published by the IDSC on October 29, revealed that the artefacts (previously housed across several institutions, including the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the Military Museum, and Luxor) have now been consolidated under one roof.
Egypt’s “Golden King” returns home
Issa Zidan, Director General of Restoration and Transport of Antiquities at GEM, confirmed that the museum’s exhibition halls are equipped with advanced climate control systems and state-of-the-art vitrines, ensuring optimal preservation and display quality.
The new Tutankhamun Hall, spanning 7,500 square metres, will feature the most iconic pieces ever unearthed from the young pharaoh’s tomb, including:
- The golden funerary mask, inlaid with turquoise and carnelian.
- The royal ceremonial chair, adorned with ivory, ebony, and gold.
- The gilded canopic shrine, along with a vast collection of jewellery and ornaments.
Zidan added that the display is designed to provide visitors with a “sensory and digital journey” through the life and reign of Tutankhamun, using interactive storytelling and cutting-edge technology.
A century after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb
It has been more than 100 years since Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. The upcoming full display marks a historic milestone for Egypt’s cultural heritage, uniting every recovered piece for the first time.
But with King Tut’s return to the spotlight, one can’t help but wonder… Who dares to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum after the infamous “Curse of the Pharaohs”?
Legend has it that several people involved in the tomb’s opening fell mysteriously ill or died soon after, including Lord Carnarvon, who financed the expedition.
However, historians later dismissed the theory, pointing instead to bacteria and mould inside the tomb.
According to the official video presentation, “the golden king returns to tell the world the brilliance of ancient Egyptian civilisation.”
The Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Pyramids of Giza, is expected to become one of the world’s most visited cultural landmarks once officially inaugurated. For travellers, the Tutankhamun exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Egypt’s ancient history in a unique setting, combining heritage with modern technology.
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