Famed international exhibition “Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Pharaoh” is set to be inaugurated in London’s Satchi gallery on November 1. Over 150 prized possessions of the dynasty 18 ancient pharaoh will be displayed from November 2 to May 3, as per the exhibition’s official website. Formerly, the interim exhibition was hosted in the French capital of Paris – the second stop for the touring exhibition, after Los Angeles, prior to this move. 2 days to go! 2 life-size statues of the king guarded the Burial Chamber. @saatchi_gallery @FedEx @Vikingcruises @CBRE#tutankhamun #TutankhamunLondon #Egypt #London #Londonevents #thingstodo #museum #exhibitions #events #Archaeology #Egyptology pic.twitter.com/xgfoF2k221 — Tutankhamun London (@TutankhamunLDN) October 31, 2019 Housed in Paris’s Grande Halle La Villette, the exhibit broke the record as the most visited cultural event this year, with a turnout of more than 1.37 million visitors, according to Egypt’s Ambassador to Paris. This decision to display the exhibition in different countries is not only boost international tourism in Egypt, but also to promote the cultural ties between Egypt and the countries in which the exhibit will be displayed, such as Japan. The exhibit collection features a shrine, a bed,…
Tutankhamun Exhibit to Inaugurate in London’s Saatchi Gallery
October 31, 2019
