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A Virtual Tour through the Tutankhamun Collection at the Egyptian Museum

Today we take you on an exclusive tour to see the iconic mask of the Golden Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.

Tutankhamun has captivated audiences worldwide since British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his tomb back in 1922. He has become an international icon of our Egyptian civilization.

Painstakingly excavated over the course of almost ten years, the tomb's four small rock-cut chambers hidden beneath the sands of the Valley of the Kings yielded over 5,000 incredible objects, bearing witness to the life and death of this king. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun was the most spectacular discovery in the history of archeology.

Although a recent CT scan of Tutankhamun’s mummy has revealed interesting new information about the techniques in his mummification, and has confirmed that he was around 18 years old when he died, the cause of his death is still uncertain.

The treasures of the Golden Pharaoh were registered in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir in 1934.

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“beyond king tut: the immersive experience” produced in partnership with the national geographic society commemorates 100th anniversary of tomb discovery.

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience  a new exhibition developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Beyond King Tut will mark its world premiere with the start of its North American tour in spring 2022.

The world premiere showings include a special installation at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C. (June 2022-February 2023) and SoWa Power Station in Boston (July 8-September 18). Waitlist registration for priority access to tickets starts today at www.beyondkingtut.com .

Beyond King Tut will take visitors on a time-traveling journey flooded with sight, sound and intrigue through the world of King Tut—the boy who reigned as pharaoh of Egypt more than 3,000 years ago—and the discovery of his tomb and treasures in 1922. The discovery of the intact tomb of King Tut captured the imagination of the world, and the mysteries surrounding the tomb still resonate today. Drawing from the storied archives of the National Geographic Society, the exhibition combines the power of cinematic storytelling and soaring imagery made possible with state-of-the-art projection mapping to invite visitors into the golden king’s world like never before.

“ Beyond King Tut will be a must-see for anyone interested in Egypt and the history of King Tut,” said Kathryn Keane, vice president of public programming for the National Geographic Society. “New technologies are making it possible to fully immerse people like never before in important stories from our past, allowing us to develop connections and understand history’s influence on our present and future generations.”

Beyond King Tut is produced by Paquin Entertainment Group and Immersive Experiences. Paquin Entertainment Group’s exhibition portfolio includes the acclaimed Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet exhibitions that have attracted more than 3 million visitors around the world.

The North American debut of the award-winning virtual reality experience “Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb” will be presented alongside Beyond King Tut in select venues, including SoWa Power Station, as an optional add-on experience. Created by immersive cinematic storytelling company CityLights and voiced by lauded English actor Hugh Bonneville, the groundbreaking experience whisks guests through a photorealistic version of King Tut’s tomb and all its treasures, just as archeologist Howard Carter and his financier Lord Carnarvon found it when they first peered inside in 1922.

In addition to the premiere of Beyond King Tut , National Geographic is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in November 2022 with content including a documentary and a National Geographic magazine feature.

Prospective Beyond King Tut guests can sign up for tour date announcements and waitlist registration for priority access to tickets at http://www.beyondkingtut.com/ .

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A cinematic exhibition that takes guests on an expansive journey through the true story of King Tut, and one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.

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Using the next generation of visual storytelling, this immersive exhibition goes beyond a traditional artifact display and uses the power of photography and larger than life multimedia to invite guests into the world of the pharaohs and bring the archives of National Geographic to life. Through nine multi-sensory galleries, visitors are transported into the past through a unique narrative of this 3,000-year-old story that the whole family can enjoy. 

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Photos: Egypt Launches first virtual visit of King Tutankhamun’s tomb at the time of discovery

As part of celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry, represented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, on Friday launched the first virtual tour of the tomb recreated as it was first discovered in 1922, with all artifacts intact.

This virtual show is presented at the Visitors Center in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, using advanced Meta Quest II glasses, and in cooperation with private Egyptian and foreign companies.

The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, said that a set of these glasses are available at the Visitors Center in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

He noted that the experience has received great response and interaction from most Egyptian visitors and tourists.

This unique experience falls under the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry’s keenness to use modern and advanced technology in displaying and improving the experience of visiting archaeological sites and museums in Egypt, he explained.

British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tut’s tomb in 1922, when he dug through one of the doors and entered the tomb of the pharaoh, which has remained intact for about 3,200 years.

The tomb contained more than 5,000 artifacts, including a solid coffin, a gilded mask, and thrones.

It took Carter ten years to record all the items. But the only thing he couldn’t find was any record of how Tutankhamun died as there were no surviving records of the circumstances of King Tut’s death.

Scholars have now concluded that King Tutankhamun was not murdered, after a lengthy investigation that seemed to refute popular theory.

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Immersive Tutankhamun exhibition reveals the grandeur of his treasures

Beyond King Tut, curated by the National Geographic Society, surrounds visitors with large-scale projections and animations of some of the thousands of artefacts unearthed from the boy king's tomb

By Alexis Wnuk

2 November 2022

Tutankhamun’s gold funerary mask

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A HUNDRED years ago, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his workers were exploring tombs in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, Egypt. They discovered a plastered-up doorway. This was to prove one of the most spectacular archaeological finds of all time: the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Beyond King Tut: The immersive experience , an exhibition curated by the National Geographic Society, features large-scale projections and animations of some of the 5398 artefacts unearthed.

The main image, top, shows Tutankhamun’s iconic gold funerary mask, looming large on the two-storey gallery walls. Below it are two pieces of the jewellery found in the tomb: a pendant (pictured above) that depicts Horus, the god of the sky who took the form of a falcon; and a collar made of gold and coloured glass (pictured below), with a falcon on each end.

A large boat in the centre of the room (pictured below) evokes the ancient Egyptian belief that the dead journeyed by boat to the afterlife.

Beyond King Tut is on display at Pier 36 in New York City until 1 January 2023 and touring cities in the US and Canada. The physical objects from Tutankhamun’s tomb are housed in the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

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22 Awesome Egyptian Sites You Can Virtually Tour From Home

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No question about it -- Egypt is just one of those bucket list countries , with sights that are impossible to fathom unless you see them for yourself. But as we all know, sometimes crossing something off your bucket list is easier said than done!

So whether you’re stuck at home with no travel plans in sight, or are just curious to see some of Egypt’s most famous historical, religious and cultural sites, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has done us all a solid and created 3D virtual tours where you can explore these mysterious, intriguing places for free from the comfort of your own home.

Local tip: if the virtual tour page says it's unable to load the first time, just refresh the page.

King Tut Hall

See the iconic King Tut burial mask in the Cairo Museum’s King Tut Hall, alongside his golden coffins and other treasures from his tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

King Tut Hall virtual tour link .

Museum of Islamic Art

This art museum in Cairo holds over 100,000 pieces of Islamic heritage from not only Egypt but also Arab and non-Arab countries alike.

Many of the pieces were gathered from the first Islamic capitals of Egypt (Fustat and Askar), prior to the rise of Cairo. Pieces were also selected from the Delta, Fayoum, Luxor and Aswan .

Museum of Islamic Art virtual tour link .

Abu Serga Church

The Abu Serga church in Coptic Cairo is believed to be built on the spot where the Holy Family (Joseph, Mary, and infant Jesus Christ) stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. The spot is now the crypt of the church, 10 meters deep.

Abu Serga virtul tour link .

The mastaba tomb of the ancient Egyptian official Ti in the Saqqara necropolis outside of Cairo. Ti's tomb is known for its wall depictions of daily life in the Old Kingdom, including scenes of farming, boat-building and poultry-fattening.

Tomb of Ti virtual tour link .

Manasterly Palace & Nile Meter

The palace of Hassan Fouad Al Manasterly Pasha, the governor of Cairo in 1854 AD, located on the Nile River island of Al Rawda in Cairo. On the grounds is also a Nilometer built in 1861 AD, to measure the Nile during the annual floods.

Manasterly Palace and Nilometer virtual tour link .

Niankh-Khnum and Khnumhotep Tomb

An unusual ‘double tomb’ mastaba in the Saqqara necropolis. It’s not common to find a tomb for two people, so it’s theorized that these two men were brothers, and perhaps twins (one theory is that they were actually conjoined twins).

Niankh-Khnum and Khnumhotelp's tomb virtual tour link .

Mohammed Ali Pasha Mosque

Mohammed Ali Mosque in the Cairo Citadel is one of Cairo’s landmarks and dominates the Eastern skyline, both during the day and then at night when it’s lit up. It was commissioned by Mohammed Ali Pasha, an Ottoman Albanian military commander who became Khedive of Egypt.

Mohamed Ali Mosque virtual tour link .

The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser - Colonnade

The entrance colonnade to the pyramid complex of Djoser. The oldest Egyptian pyramid to date , ‘The Step Pyramid’ is thought of as the initial prototype for the later smooth-sided pyramids. The colonnade is 20 pairs of columns with 24 small chambers between each, which are thought maybe to represent the nomes of Upper and Lower Egypt, and may have once held statues of the pharaoh or the gods.

Step Pyramid Colonnade virtual tour link here .

Gayer-Andersen Museum

The Gayer-Andersen Museum is found in a beautiful historical house in Old Cairo, built in 1631. It’s a great remnant of Islamic architecture at the time.

The house belonged to several different wealthy families over the years, but gained its name during its stint as home of British officer Gayer Andersen in 1935. He amassed a stunning collection of art, furniture, carpets and Egyptian handicrafts that remain in the house until present day.

Gayer-Andersen virtual tour link .

Unas Pyramid

The smallest remaining pyramid of the Old Kingdom, but notable due to the discovery of the ‘Pyramids Texts’ inscribed inside on its walls. The Pyramids Texts were funerary texts and spells for the pharaoh’s afterlife, which would later become the basis of the Book of the Dead.

Unas Pyramid virtual tour link .

Al-Fath Mosque

The Royal Al-Fath Mosque is annexed to Abdeen Palace in Cairo, built in the 19th century in an Ottoman style similar to the mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha.

The Al-Fath Mosque virtual tour link .

Tomb of Menna

Menna was an ancient Egyptian official, and his tomb is one of the most colorful and best-preserved in Thebes (modern-day Luxor).

Tomb of Menna virtual tour link .

Red Monastery

This 1,400 year old Coptic Orthodox church in Sohag was once one of Byzantine Egypt’s most beautiful monasteries. It was in ruins for decades, but was recently restored to its former glory.

Red Monastery virtual tour link .

Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq

The mosque-madrassa of Al Zaher Barquq (also known as the Sultan Barquq mosque) is a medieval religious complex in the Moez street area in Old Cairo, adjacent to Khan el Khalili (for our full Khan el Khalili guide, head here ). It’s comprised of a mosque, madrassa, mausoleum and khanqah (a building for Sufi spiritual retreat).

Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq virtual tour link .

Tomb of Queen Meresankh III

Meresankh III was the granddaughter of Khufu (the pharaoh who built the Great Pyramid), and is believed to be the wife of either Khafre or Menkaure (the pharaohs of the other two Pyramids of Giza). One of the most beloved features of her mastaba tomb is the ten large statues of women that are carved out of the northern wall, thought to represent Meresankh III, her mother and her daughters.

Tomb of Meresankh III virtual tour link .

Ben Ezra Synagogue

Originally a Coptic Church established in 882 AD, Abraham Ben Ezra from Jerusalem bought the church and converted it to a synagogue. It’s believed to be the spot where the baby Moses was found.

The synagogue went through a series of renovations over the centuries, with the current structure dating back to 1892. It’s built in the style of a basilica, with two floors: the first floor dedicated to men, and the 2nd dedicated to women. It now functions as a museum.

Ben Ezra Synagogue virtual tour link .

A necropolis dedicated to ancient military leaders and provincial rulers, today found in the modern city of Minya in Upper Egypt. There are about 39 tombs dating back to the Middle Kingdom (2050 BC to 1710 BC).

Beni Hasan virtual tour link .

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

These catacombs in Alexandria are a rare mix of Egyptian, Greek and Roman architecture and monuments and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa virtual tour link .

Tomb of Ramses VI

Also known as KV9, this tomb (originally built by Ramses V but used by Ramses VI) is one of the best-preserved in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

Tomb of Ramses VI virtual tour link .

Coptic Museum

Known as the best place to learn about Coptic history in Egypt, this museum hosts over 1,600 pieces, dating back to the early days of Coptic Christianity in the 3rd and 4th century AD.

This museum is known for its Bibles written in the 11th and 13th centuries in both Arabic and the Coptic language on deerskin, as well as Christian writings on papyrus dating back to the 6th century.

Coptic Museum virtual tour link .

Tomb of Wahty

Recently discovered in 2018, Wahty (also spelled Wahtye) was an Old Kingdom priest and royal official, and his 4,400 year old tomb was found mainly intact in the Saqqara necropolis.

Tomb of Wahty virtual tour link .

Tomb of Mehu

Not far from the Pyramid of Unas in Saqqara is the Old Kingdom mastaba tomb of Mehu, a royal vizier.

Tomb of Mehu virtual tour link .

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Boston’s Latest “Immersive Experience” Is All about King Tut

Can't get enough projection-based attractions? A new one coming to the SOWA Power Station caters to ancient history fans.

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It’s been quite the era in Boston for people who love being immersed in experiences , that’s for sure. Defined by their repurposing of gigantic empty spaces in the city, the projecting of ultra-high-definition images on all those big, bare walls, and the exploring of the life and works of popular artists, “immersive experiences” are seemingly everywhere these days.

Fans of both Frida Kahlo and Gustav Klimt can currently be entertained in this way at Immersive Frida Kahlo and Immersive Klimt , respectively, which are both running right now at The Castle at Park Plaza. The venue later this year will add Immersive Monet & The Impressionists to the rotation. Earlier, you were  really in for a treat if you appreciate the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh, who was the subject of not one but two immersive experiences happening here simultaneously .

Up next, though, it’s ancient history buffs who will get their chance to envelop themselves in all those immersive pixels, when National Geographic ‘s Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience comes to the SOWA Power Station this summer.

The exhibit, which is making its debut in Washington, D.C. in June before launching in Boston in July, will not feature any actual Egyptian artifacts. According to a press release, it will instead make use of NatGeo ’s photo and video archives to explore the history of the ancient Egyptian ruler and the 1922 archeological dig that made him a household name. With a VIP ticket, you can also try a virtual reality experience called Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb , which is a virtual tour of the tomb you can take from the comfort of a VR pod.

“Beyond King Tut will be a must-see for anyone interested in Egypt and the history of King Tut,” Kathryn Keane, vice president of public programming for the National Geographic Society, said in a statement. “New technologies are making it possible to fully immerse people like never before in important stories from our past, allowing us to develop connections and understand history’s influence on our present and future generations.”

This experience is the handiwork of a Canadian firm called Paquin Entertainment Group, which has also produced exhibits called Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet (no relation to Boston’s Van Gogh or Monet experiences), and one for Marvel called Avengers Station Evolution .

There is clearly an appetite in Boston not just for immersive experiences, but for King Tut. The exhibit comes two years after the city experienced collective disappointment after the canceling of another traveling exhibit dedicated to the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, called KING TUT: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh. The traveling exhibition, backed by the Egyptian government, was set to bring a large collection of priceless artifacts to the Castle in the fall of 2020. There was a lot of fanfare about this at the time:  You may remember was advertised by way of a giant statue erected in front of City Hall . Sadly, it was among the events that got the axe during the pandemic, and the exhibit has not been rescheduled.

So it’s unclear when you might get to see those priceless objects up close and personal in Boston. But for those of you don’t  need real-life physical objects in a physical space to appreciate art or history—and there do seem to be a lot of you these days—you can do this instead.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 08: Children from Boston Centers for Youth & Families gather to attend ‘Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience’ now open in Boston at SOWA Power Station on July 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images for Beyond King Tut)

Currently, there are two exceptional virtual exhibits touring North America to commemorate the 100 th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb. A king that lived over 3,300 years ago and who was just a boy when he inherited the throne at the age of 9. Not only is he eternally alive in our minds thanks to the unprecedented riches of his tomb and solid gold face mask, but he is also renowned for being the son of rebel King Akhenaten. Akhenaten was a heretic king whose depictions suggest he was the first gender-fluid king on Earth and who led a disastrous Amarna Revolution, forming the world’s first monotheistic religion. A ruler whose excesses nearly bankrupted the Egyptian empire.

Why Tut became a global “phenom”

The wealth of Tut’s tomb certainly conveys a reverence for a ruler that restored order from chaos and the worship of Egypt’s many gods, reversing the damage done by his father before him. Tut was also the son (or stepson) of Queen Nefertiti, who aside from Cleopatra, is considered the most fascinating and beautiful queen of Ancient Egypt. Her tomb has yet to be found, but there is a belief that it might still be hidden inside King Tut’s tomb behind a false wall is kept alive by countless people around the world dreaming of another discovery equalling the grandeur and importance of her son’s intact tomb.

Beyond Tut show: An augmented experience that delves into the life of Tut

These touring exhibits promise to deliver a richer, meta experience and a deeper understanding of the stories behind these artifacts you see behind glass cases in museums around the world. In a joint venture with National Geographic, Beyond King Tut – The Immersive Experience invites audiences to learn the life story of this historic figure that has captivated the world’s imagination for the last 100 years and will probably continue to do so for generations to come. Creative Producer, Mark Lach’s intention wasn’t to just make an immersive experience, but to also provide a fuller picture of who King Tut was. It opened today July 8 th in downtown Boston at the historic SOWA Power Station.

Image by Laura Callieri, Beyond Tut show press photo

As you enter the experience you are wrapped in darkness, the tone immediately set. Dimly lit, tomb-like spaces, bright blue, gold, and brown colours meet the eyes, provide to instill both a sense of comfort and wonder about what is to be revealed. The first space is dotted with faux stone walls and openings revealing illuminated vintage photos of Howard Carter’s original discovery in the heart of the Valley of the Kings. That world-changing moment when Egyptian workers broke the false wall and Carter peeked into the intact tomb for the first time.

Lord Carnarvon “Can you see anything?”

Carter, holding a flickering candle to illuminate the tomb,, “ yes, wonderful things .”.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 08: General view of atmosphere as guests attend ‘Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience’ now open in Boston at SOWA Power Station on July 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images for Beyond King Tut)

The next room boasts a huge life-size replica of King Tut’s gold-plated wood shrine with its many smaller shrines nested inside. This great shrine is surrounded by a 360-degree video illuminating the first leg of the king’s journey into the afterlife. It provides a simulated peek at the series of nested sarcophagi held inside the shrine, each smaller than the next, like Russian dolls until the mummy of the King is revealed.

Rodney Baliey, “Shrine room”, Beyond King Tut.

Press photo, “Shrine room”, Beyond King Tut.

The experience leads you into another hall which tells the story of King Tutankhamen’s family and heritage. Here, you also encounter a larger-than-life-size ancient Senet game with instructions, inviting visitors to play. A great diversion for kids of all ages. Several examples of this ancient “snakes and ladders” style game were found inside his tomb.

Next stop is the Mummification Room where you can see a simple and easy-to-understand step-by-step illustration of the embalming process.

Travel with Tut on his journey through the afterlife

Following that space is the Verses of Immortality hall which highlights different magical themes found in the Book of the Dead.

Rodney Bailey, “Verses for Immortality”, Beyond King Tut.

Press photo, “Verses for Immortality”, Beyond King Tut.

The next space is a vast space presenting a wondrous, goosebump-inducing immersive experience of the boy king’s journey through the afterlife. A fantastical dream of the Egyptian Book of the Dead where you witness the final judgment as his heart is weighed against an ostrich feather in the presence of Anubis and the monstrous Ammit. The adventure ends on a happy note and visitors get to ride along a wooden replica of the royal Solar Barque as the king reaches his final destination – the abundant and heavenly realm of Aaru where he will reside for all eternity.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 08: General view as guests attend ‘Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience’ now open in Boston at SOWA Power Station on July 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images for Beyond King Tut)

Experience the tomb as Carter discovered it

The last stop before the well-stocked gift shop is a seven-minute, VR experience by Positron that takes you into the tomb as Carter discovered it, filled to the walls with untold riches.

Press photo, “Virtual room”, Beyond King Tut.

Meeting the man who photographed the golden mask

After finishing the experience, I was honoured to meet Kenneth Garrett, the National Geographic photographer responsible for all the photos of the artifacts displayed in the exhibit. He also captured the historic September 2010 cover photo of the ubiquitous golden death mask of King Tut in the Cairo Museum. Kenneth gushed as he shared the story of how difficult it was to properly photograph the mask since it had so many surfaces of gold and precious gemstones. Ultimately, he had to use six strobe lights and reflectors and Egyptian authorities only gave him 45 minutes before the museum opened. He also related that it took him about two weeks to photograph all the artifacts stored in the basement of the Cairo Museum that have never been exhibited since Howard Carter delivered them there. All these artifacts of the boy king will finally be displayed in the new Grand Egyptian Museum when it opens later this year.

Tut’s treasures no longer leaving Egypt

Due to the fragility of these very ancient objects, Egypt has decided to no longer allow these artifacts to leave Egypt forcing Egypt lovers to visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo to get up close and personal with these masterpieces that tell the story of the richest, most influential culture on Earth, the story of us. *Estimated to open in November of this year.

Tips on attending the show in Boston

Avoid parking in lot next to Tut exhibit which is $30. The other lot at 500 is $9- for 2 hours. Also, a short walk away off Harrison Avenue and Albany street, under highway overpass has EV car chargers and is $5 for up to 3 hours.

Immersive Tut – yet another virtual reality show opening soon.

The other virtual Tut experience is brought to life by the creators of the Van Gogh , Frida Kahlo, and The Art of Banksy exhibits . Lighthouse Artspace Productions presents their North American tour of Immersive King Tut – Magic Journey to the Light which promises to take audiences young and old on a fantastic journey to the mythic realm of the Egyptian afterlife. First stop on their tour is Denver on July 22nd then onto Toronto and Los Angeles, as well as 11 other cities across America. Stay tuned to this blog to learn more about this second immersive adventure seeking to revivify the life of Tut – and ensure his legacy goes on for millions and millions of years.

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Immersive King Tut exhibit looks beyond the gold mask

National geographic museum’s virtual-reality experience opens up the egyptian pharaoh’s tomb.

The objects in the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamen — or, as a new exhibition at the National Geographic Museum spells it, Tutankhamun — were meant to commemorate the Egyptian ruler’s life and guide him to the next one. Since they were first unearthed almost exactly 100 years ago, such exquisite artifacts as the golden funerary mask of Tut, as he is more commonly known today, have attracted widespread interest and admiration. But “Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience” emphasizes nonmaterial aspects of the boy king’s significance. Its centerpiece is an animation of the dead king’s journey to the afterlife, as imagined from the text known as the Egyptian Book of the Dead.

The organizers of this almost entirely virtual-reality exhibition didn’t have much choice but to take this approach, since the relics from Tut’s tomb are no longer available for display outside Egypt. The show features some impressively set-designed spaces that evoke tombs, caverns and the pharaoh’s burial chamber, complete with an oversized reproduction of his sarcophagus. The bulk of the exhibits, however, are constructed of nothing more substantial than sound and light.

“Beyond King Tut” was produced by the partnership of Paquin Entertainment Group , which devised the “ Beyond Van Gogh ” and “ Beyond Monet ” exhibitions, and Immersive Experiences, a firm whose creative producer, Mark Lach, supervised the design of “King Tut: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs,” an artifact show that toured between 2004 and 2012.

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In the first room, we are introduced to Tut, who died at 18 or 19 years old, circa 1323 B.C., and the November 1922 discovery of his debris-buried tomb by Howard Carter, a British artist and self-taught archaeologist. After this prefatory video ends, a door automatically slides open, giving access to a chamber that evokes the exterior of Tut’s royal tomb, the only largely intact one ever found in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.

Carter and his financial backer, the Earl of Carnarvon, hosted the international press in 1923 but didn’t allow most of the visitors to enter the crypt. (Among those excluded was National Geographic correspondent Maynard Owen Williams.) The seemingly weathered walls in this gallery feature simulated gaps that reveal flickering video images of such Tut-related relics as a statue of Anubis, the dog-headed god of death. These glimpses evoke Carter’s first peek into the tomb.

The museum’s 3D theater holds the simulated sarcophagus and an illustrated video lecture that sweeps across three walls. One of its themes is the way animals represented many aspects of Pharaonic Egypt and its ruler. The vulture stood for Upper Egypt, for instance, and the cobra for Lower Egypt; both were included in the regalia of Tut, who presided over the united regions. Also symbolic were 12 baboons, one for each hour of the late king’s supposed transit through the netherworld.

Beyond is a gallery that recounts Tut’s life, as told by the artifacts in his burial place, such as a knife and scabbard, a ceremonial staff with a curved head, and pottery embellished with hieroglyphics. Also displayed there is a family tree, based partly on DNA research that is ongoing.

As you walk down a long corridor, you’ll pass four clusters of video screens that flash images and text, leading to a large photo cutout shaped like Tut’s funerary mask. His golden visage is bathed in light that moves continually, seeming to change its appearance.

The main event is a fanciful 20-minute video that depicts the first night of Tut’s afterlife, during which he supposedly battled a giant serpent and was judged by the gods: The requirement for a pharaoh’s eternal survival is a soul that’s lighter than a feather. The story unfolds in animated images projected on all four walls, as well as the floor, which at one point blazes with video fire beneath your feet. In this Disney-like telling, King Tut — said to be frail and sickly in real life — was heroic and noble.

No one will ever know how true that characterization is, but for a century, the wonders excavated from Tut’s tomb have sparked imaginations worldwide. “Beyond King Tut” is better informed than most treatments of the boy pharaoh’s legacy, but it doesn’t resist flourishes of fantasy.

King Tut: Minor pharaoh, major phenom

The boy king, whose life story unfolds in this virtual-reality narrative, left an outsize legacy.

• King Tut, who was installed at age 8 or 9 and died a mere decade later, was a lesser pharaoh. But for the last century, he’s been one of the best known. That’s because his tomb has yielded the most artifacts of any ancient Egyptian ruler.
• Tut, who left no heirs, was the last of his family to rule during Egypt’s 18th Dynasty. He was the son of Akhenaten, who converted Egypt from polytheism to the worship of one divine being: Aten, a sun god. During Tut’s rule, the traditional gods were restored, including Amun, in whose honor Tut changed the ending of his name, which may mean “living image of Amun.”
• The cause of Tut’s death is unknown, but most scholars attribute it to natural causes. Medical experts have suggested the young pharaoh suffered from malaria or sickle cell anemia.
• Some of the actual objects from Tut’s tomb were exhibited at the National Gallery of Art and other American museums beginning in 1961. The larger exhibition “Treasures of Tutankhamun” began its tour at the National Gallery in 1976 and traveled to six other U.S. cities. Such pieces are unlikely ever again to leave the Cairo region, where they will dwell in the Grand Egyptian Museum , set to open later this year.
• Tut-mania has inspired lots of pop culture, including “The Mummy,” a movie franchise that began with the 1932 Boris Karloff vehicle, and “King Tut,” Steve Martin’s 1978 novelty hit. Both are referenced in the final room of “Beyond King Tut.”

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Ancient Egypt is coming to Jacksonville this summer. What we know about 'Beyond King Tut'

The secrets of an ancient Egyptian king will be on display in downtown Jacksonville this summer when “Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience” comes to town. 

The Tutankhamun show will open June 9 for "a limited run" at the NoCo Center , the former First Baptist Church auditorium at Beaver and Hogan streets where “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” opened in September for what was supposed to be a two-month run. “Beyond Van Gogh” closes April 30 after selling more than 130,000 tickets. 

Visitors to "Beyond King Tut" will travel through eight galleries, tracing Tutankhamun's life and his journey to the afterlife and learning about the mummification process and the preparation of the burial chamber. The main gallery features a 23-minute loop of images projected onto the walls, floors and people. A separately ticketed virtual-reality "Beyond the Tomb" experience is also available.

Tickets for "Beyond King Tut" will go on sale Thursday, April 27 at www.beyondkingtut.com . Tickets, which start at $33.99 for adults and $24.99 for kids, are sold in specific time slots and will be more expensive for peak times. It takes about an hour to see the whole show, but visitors can take as much time inside as they like. The venue and show are wheelchair-accessible.

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“Beyond King Tut,” which was put together with the help of the National Geographic Society, made its debut in 2022 — the 100 th anniversary of the discovery of Tut’s tomb — in New York and Boston. The show has also played in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Washington, D.C., and is scheduled to play in Atlanta later this year. 

The Tut show was created by Paquin Entertainment Group , the same company that put together the Van Gogh show. Hidden equipment projects a constantly changing series of images onto the walls and floors of the exhibit space, immersing visitors in the images. The show in other cities has included interactive elements, games and a virtual-reality experience.

There are no actual King Tut artifacts in the show. The Egyptian government has reclaimed artifacts from around the world for the new Grand Egyptian Museum , slated to open late this year.

"I think that’s their right," said Justin Paquin, president of Paquin Entertainment Group. "Can’t be upset about that."

Paquin said it takes a lot of work to switch from Van Gogh to Tut. The Tut exhibit involves a lot of physical displays in addition to the projection show.

"We have to load a lot of it out. It’s not like changing a USB stick or anything," he said. "There’s a lot of physical scenery involved in the show and there’s a lot more to read and look at than the Van Gogh show. There’s a bit more to it with the King Tut show."

He said his favorite part, aside from the main projection room, is the King's Room, where visitors can learn about Tut's life and play games that date back to ancient Egypt.

Paquin said the show will remain in Jacksonville through the summer. The company also has a "Beyond Monet" show available and at least two others — "Dinosaur Discoveries" and "Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N." — in development.

What reviewers are saying about 'Beyond King Tut'

"More so than recent immersive experiences devoted to artists like Van Gogh or Monet, 'Beyond King Tut' tells a concrete story arc, with a beginning, middle, and end. As guests move through the exhibit, they will find rooms devoted to the mummification process and the preparation of the burial chamber. Then they finish in a giant room devoted to a visual creation of how Egyptians envisioned the after-life." — Kevin Slane, Boston.com

"The show features some impressively set-designed spaces that evoke tombs, caverns and the pharaoh’s burial chamber, complete with an oversized reproduction of his sarcophagus. The bulk of the exhibits, however, are constructed of nothing more substantial than sound and light." — Mark Jenkins, The Washington Post

"The Van Gogh show was mostly projections and music, but the King Tut show has several hands-on exhibits. There’s a large re-creation of a senet board (a board game found in Tut’s tomb) that visitors can play. There are stamping stations where people can stamp King Tut’s cartouche (a design of his name in hieroglyphics) and a separate-ticket 'Enter the Tomb' virtual reality experience that takes the headset-wearer through the tomb to see the items as they were first discovered. And where Van Gogh’s life story was told on written panels at the beginning of the exhibit, visitors to the Tut exhibit can use their smartphone and earphones to hear educational audio recordings in each room of the exhibit that can be accessed via QR codes." — Pam Kragen, The San Diego Union-Tribune

"Not a single golden treasure or artifact from the tomb is on view at 'Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience.' Instead, high-resolution digital projections of Tutankhamun's world are splashed along high walls and floors as visitors walk through nine galleries that chart his life, death and times. — Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

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