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'Wonderful Things!'
Tutankhamun's Tombs and Treasures
Presented by Lucia Gahlin
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Synopsis
The unearthing of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 was arguably the greatest of all archaeological discoveries.

The name of this boy-king conjures up wonderful imagery and mysterious tales of the pharaohs.  In this lecture Lucia explores this unusual tomb and its iconic treasures;  the design and decoration of the most famous tomb in the Valley of the Kings; Carter’s discovery and what happened to the incredible wealth of funerary goods found within. Enjoy these fabulous treasures, from Tutankhamun’s gold funerary mask to his ornate board games, and the art on the walls of this extraordinary tomb.

Profile
Lucia is an Egyptologist who has worked in museums and on excavations in Egypt, but these days mostly lectures. Former Honorary Research Associate at University College London’s Institute of Archaeology, and Lecturer in Egyptology at several UK universities. Works at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology in London. Leads tours to Egypt. Former Director of Bloomsbury Summer School at UCL, Chair of the Friends of the Petrie Museum, and Trustee of the Egypt Exploration Society. Publications include Egypt: gods, myths, religion. Happy to bring both laptop and digital projector if required.

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