The Pharaoh Arrives in Columbus
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Exhibition, Tomb, OH, Valley, Kings, Boy King, Reproduction, Science, COSI, Collection, Science Museum, Engineering, City, Country
The exhibition opened this past Saturday to rave reviews from fans around Central Ohio and beyond.
Key Points:
- The exhibition opened this past Saturday to rave reviews from fans around Central Ohio and beyond.
- 100 years ago, British archaeologist Howard Carter exclaimed, “I see wonderful things!” as he pushed a candle through a hole in the antechamber of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who died more than 3,000 years ago.
- With 1,000 objects, graphics, movies and an audio guide, the monumental complete context is presented in an educational, exciting and entertaining way.
- Described as a real-life 'Indiana Jones,' Dr. Hawass is one of the most famous figures surrounding ancient Egyptian culture.