Tutankhamun and The Golden Age of The Pharaohs in London
The Tutankhamun and The Golden Age of The Pharaohs exhibition, currently being held at the O2 in London, is on until the end of this month. I’m really disappointed that I missed the opportunity to visit this exhibition. A friend of mine managed to visit when the exhibition started, and she highly recommended it. Although I was in London in March, and initially planned on visiting it, in the end I didn’t have time to go there unfortunately.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is a spellbinding exhibition featuring over 130 Ancient Egyptian treasures. The dazzling objects on display come from Tutankhamun’s tomb, other Valley of the Kings burials and additional Egyptian sites.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs uses inventive design and innovative technology to immerse you in the world of Ancient Egypt. See and hear about the fascinating times in which the young king lived and learn how his short reign changed history.
One can see more than 70 objects from royal tombs dating to the 18th Dynasty (1555 BC -1305 BC). Owners include the pharaohs Amenhotep ll and Thutmose lV and two important members of the royal family, Yuya and Tuyu. Before the discovery of Tutankhamun’s resting place, Yuya and Tuyu’s tomb was the most celebrated find in the Valley of the Kings.
The exhibition features 50 major objects excavated from Tutankhamun’s tomb. They include the royal diadem - the gold crown encircling the head of the king’s mummified body - which he probably wore in life. You’ll also see the gold and precious stone inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained the king’s mummified organs.
There are also National Geographic images, computer-generated reconstructions and film footage about the golden age of the pharaohs plus scan images of Tutankhamun’s mummy.
* Introductory film
* Ancient Egypt before Tutankhamun
* Traditional Beliefs
* Death, Burial and the Afterlife
* Religious Revolution
* The Boy King
* Tutankhamun, King of Egypt
* Causing His Name to Live
* The Science of Tutankhamun
* The Tomb
* Howard Carter Gallery
* Daily Life in Tutankhamun’s World
More on the story of Tutankhamun here
Venue:
The O2
Peninsula Square
London
SE10 0DX
Getting There:
By Tube:
Take the Jubilee line to North Greenwich for The O2.
Journey Times:
* Canary Wharf in 5 minutes
* London Bridge or Stratford in 10 minutes
* Waterloo in 15 minutes
* Bond Street in 20 minutes
The station is in Zone 2 and the Jubilee Line connects with all other Tube lines.
By Bus:
North Greenwich for The O2 is a major travel interchange with 7 bus routes. The frequency of buses is almost a bus a minute.
By Docklands Light Railway:
One stop away at Canary Wharf
By National Rail:
Charlton Station is a 20 minute walk away or a short journey on a 486, 472 or 161 bus from North Greenwich Station.
By Boat:
Speed through London in luxury to The O2 with Thames Clippers’ fast and frequent boat service every 15 minutes from the following piers: Embankment, Waterloo, London Bridge, Tower, Canary Wharf, Greenwich, Royal Arsenal Woolwich and more. It’s a fabulous way to start and end your experience at The O2!
Private charters also available.
By Bicycle:
Several cycle routes lead to The O2 and there are plenty of racks available.
By Foot:
Walk along the river around the Greenwich Peninsula to reach The O2.
By Car:
The O2 is clearly signposted and can be accessed easily via -
* The M25 (London orbital)
* The A2/A20 (from the South East)
* The M11 (from the North)
There are 2000 parking spaces which can be pre-booked on events nights.
Services including valet parking are available.
By Taxi:
There is a dedicated taxi rank in North Greenwich Station.