Discovering King Tut's Tomb

A hundred years ago, Howard Carter unearthed the most significant archaeological discovery ever made when he revealed the hidden tomb of Tutankhamun and its magnificent collection of treasures. Celebrate this remarkable find by visiting Discovering King Tuts Tomb, now open at Luxor. Walk in Carter's footsteps, look through the antechamber wall, unlock the burial chamber, and meet the mummy face to face. See the artistry of the nested coffins and view Tut's famous death mask. Learn why Egyptians used mummification as a method to preserve and honor their pharaoh leader. Enter a world that sparkles with gold and discover what the treasures themselves reveal about the boy king and ancient Egyptian culture. With the audio guide, guests can transport themselves back in time by hearing Howard's own retelling of the moment he first stepped inside the tomb. Light your torch, break the seal, defy the mummy's curse, and enter if you dare.