OK, so you didn’t spend your vacation funds booking a trip to Giza, Egypt, to see the royal tombs that line the banks of the Nile River. We get it—it’s kind of far and there are significantly fewer buffets (probably), but that doesn’t mean you have to endure a whole vacation without a heavy dose of ancient Egyptian history. Simply stop by the Great Pyramid of Las Vegas (aka Luxor) with its space-searing light beam and take a stroll through Discovering King Tut’s Tomb—The Experience.
Once inside, you’ll find yourself completely immersed in all things ancient Egypt, from the events leading up to the discovery of King Tut’s tomb to the daily life of this ancient civilization, including cultural traditions and burial rituals. A wealth of replicas of artifacts from inside King Tut’s tomb have been carefully crafted by Egyptian artisans employing the same methods used to create the originals. You’ll also find more fun facts than you can imagine delivered via videos, slideshows and placards.
The way this attraction has been designed pretty much ensures every visitor will walk away having learned something new. One of the first experiences here puts explorers right in the shoes of Howard Carter, the archaeologist who struck gold in the Valley of Kings when he uncovered the tomb of Tutankhamen. Peer through slots in a faux stone wall to see a bit of what Howard saw as excavators worked to remove the walls that sealed this time capsule for thousands of years, or simply enjoy the educational material and transportive ambience in the space.
More discoveries await around each corner. One room contains a life-sized re-creation of the multilevel sarcophagus that protected King Tut’s mummified remains, while others display everyday objects and spiritual idols that the king would have been buried with for various purposes. Virtual displays outline the mummification process and the quality of life King Tut experienced. There are even tidbits about other prominent ancient Egyptians like Queen Nefertiti.
Spoiler incoming! The Ancient Egyptians believed in a journey to the afterlife, which is why they laid royalty to rest with so many of their earthly possessions. People would be buried with items that the living thought would help guide and protect them in death, including food, wine and a Book of the Dead, a collection of spells to assist the deceased on their trip. What that means for the curious minds of today, though, is that through looking at these items you can get a fairly well-rounded sense of what was truly important to someone living in these times. So why not take some time out of your trip to learn something new and ponder life before the civilization we know today? It’s fascinating!
Did You Know?
• Known as the Boy King, King Tut started his reign at just 8 years old.
• The Nile, the life force of Ancient Egyptian civilization, is the longest river in the world.
• Ancient Egyptians often mummified their beloved pets and buried them with their owners.
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