Tuesday, March 29, 2011

ABC WEDNESDAY-K-King Tut


Unfortunately no photography was allowed inside the exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota so I had to be satisfied with a photo of this huge poster just outside the waiting area.


Tutankhamun The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs

The exhibition features 50 objects from the tomb of King Tut, including the gold sandals that adorned the mummy's feet and a beautifully adorned gold coffinette that held his mummified internal organs.
In addition to the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, another 50 ancient artifacts are featured, which highlight many of the most significant rulers of ancient Egypt such as Khafre, whose face adorns the Sphinx in Egypt and the queen who was powerful enough to become king. 

(Source: http://www.kingtut.org/about_the_exhibition?location=st.+paul%2c+mn)

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22 comments:

  1. Awesome photo of King Tut even if it's a poster and not the real Pharaoh! I repeat myself: I've got to go to the exhibit!

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  2. I have not heard of this place which means it probably wasn't there when I lived in Minn. Or, I paid no attention to it, being a young lad.

    Looks wonderful and your poster shot is beautiful!

    I'm assuming the couple below is hubby and granddaughter. Nice!

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  3. How was the exhibit? The price of the ticket seems a bit much. Curious as to why photography is not allowed. I can not think of a museum we visited in Paris where photography was not allowed.

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  4. I'm sure this would be a a very interesting exhibit to see. Do they talk about King Tut's curse?

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  5. Tut, tut, tut! Hahahahaha! Nice duplication of the poster.

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  6. I love the big banners that our museum hangs outside for exhibits. I have a big satchel that is part of a banner that was laminated. I use it as a camera bag!
    V

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  7. What a great adventure. I'd go again if I had a chance.

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  8. What a terrific poster! Perfect for the K Day! Would love to be able to go to the exhibit! Hope your week is off to a great start!!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  9. I love the photographs of the poster. Sounds like a great exhibit.

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  10. I saw that exhibit when it first toured more than 26 years ago. It is an amazing exhibit! Glad there was a giant poster there for you to snap! What a great backdrop for the portrait photo.

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  11. A beautiful poster. I saw the exhibit on tour and it was surely exquisite. Excellent K post!

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  12. Amazing how popular he became a few decades back.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  13. I've seen this exhibit a few times, and each time it amazes me. The colors, the wealth, the culture. All of it. Your photo is really cool too!
    Meryl
    http://departingthetext.blogspot.com

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  14. Cool pic! I wouldn't have known it was only the poster. :)

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  15. I'm full of envy! Lucky you.

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  16. Great photo even if it's the poster, beautiful colours. I love visiting all these different K's!

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  17. I wonder if thats the same exhibit that was in Dallas a year or so ago. I loved it, but no photographs here either. :-(

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  18. Anonymous4:08 PM

    I imagine that was one fabulous exhibit. I love ancient history. Mine is at http://www.peripheralperceptions.org/2011/03/29/k-is-for-knowledge/

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  19. What a treat you had to see this exhibition.

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  20. What a brilliant museum this must be! Such an exhibit as this would be very special to me! And the poster looks wonderful!

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  21. Quite a few years ago, King Tut came to LA for a visit...and I visited him here!!! Wonderful exhibit...a must see!!!

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