Tutankhamun Exhibition, RDS, Dublin
The Egyptian Pharaohs and their discovery have been fantasised in a whole range of films, documentaries and TV programmes. The notion of someone’s body being preserved for ever is one of the romantic notions, especially when it is preserved in such a glorious way. It is such a popular notion that each year thousands of people travel to Egypt to visit 
the tombs in which various Pharaohs have been found.
For those who have undertaken such a trip, or for those who have always wanted to, the good news is that one of the tombs of Tutankhamun will be re-created in Ireland for everyone to enjoy.
Tutankhamun is one of the most famous Pharaohs whose tombs have been uncovered. This is due to the fact that he was so young when he died and that the circumstances surrounding his death were so mysterious. The tomb of Tutankhamun was first discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter and quite quickly became one of the most famous historic sites in the world. It was almost completely intact and allowed people to experience a bit of ancient history first hand.
Amazingly, some of the chambers within the tombs as well as some of the treasures within them have been recreated for a display which is to be exhibited at the RDS in Dublin. It will allow the Irish public, as well as any visiting tourists, the opportunity to experience what it is like to enter one of the glorious Ancient Egyptian tombs.
You can Buy Tickets from the RDS site online.
Venue: Royal Dublin Society Exhibition Centre - Ballsbridge area just off of the city centre.
Dates: 17th February through until the 24th of July, 2011.
If you have a deep interest and fascination with Tutankhamun and Egyptian history and culture, the British Museum always has some excellent exhibits covering this style of art.You ca njoin the millions plus visitors a year who visit the British Museum in London for soem stunning Egyptian exhibits.
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