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Cape Town - Sun International’s GrandWest will host the 'boy pharaoh', Tutankhamun, in the critically-acclaimed TUTANKHAMUN – HIS TOMB AND HIS TREASURES exhibition opening on 2 June 2015 in Cape Town.
TUTANKHAMUN – HIS TOMB AND HIS TREASURES will be staged in partnership with German producer SC Exhibitions and Great World Exhibitions at GrandWest’s new SunExhibits center, previously known as the Magic Castle.
This expo has been enjoyed by over five million people worldwide and attracted more than 70 000 visitors during its highly successful run in Johannesburg.
This awe-inspiring, fun-filled and educational exhibition is a not-to-be-missed outing for all emerging young explorers, budding Egyptologists, curious students, school groups and families.
Exhibition goers are guided through the exploration journey with the help of an audio guide.
There is also a special children’s audio guide to maximize youngsters’ experience.
Interested in going? Here's what you need to know:
WHERE: GrandWest’s SunExhibits (The Magic Castle)
WHEN: From 2 June 2015
TIME: From 09:00 until 19:00 from Sunday to Thursday and on public holidays, with extended opening hours until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
COST: Tickets range in price from R100 to R160 per person.
The adventure begins with a multimedia presentation illustrating the story behind the exploration and excavation of the tomb by British archaeologist, Howard Carter, the history of Tutankhamun, and the culture of ancient Egypt.
The exhibition has faithfully reconstructed the tomb of Tutankhamun to scale and presents over 1 000 exquisitely replicated burial treasures produced by the finest Egyptian craftsmen under scientific supervision.
These exact replicas coupled with state-of-the art technology and video material provide a vivid illustration of the culture and spiritual world of the ancient Egyptians. Visitors will also discover what these magnificent historical finds reveal about the religion, deities, dynasties, and mysterious hieroglyphics of the empire on the Nile.
You can book tickets online.
There is a special discounted family package of four tickets for R440 and children under the age of six are admitted free of charge. People booking to visit the exhibition between 2 and 12 June 2015 qualify for the discounted early bird offer of R20 off all tickets.
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