Egypt displays previously unseen King Tut artifacts
Posted November 15, 2017 6:00 am
CAIRO (AP) - Egypt is displaying previously unseen treasures from King Tutankhamun's famed tomb.
German conservator Christian Eckmann says 55 pieces of fabric decorated with gold that were found in the tomb of the pharaoh, better known as King Tut, will be exhibited in public for the first time since its discovery in 1922.
He says the objects attest to the network of social and cultural connections which have characterized the eastern Mediterranean going back to antiquity.
Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anani inaugurated the exhibition Wednesday to mark the 115th anniversary of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
The discovery of the tomb of King Tut, who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, sparked renewed interest in ancient Egypt.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.