#107 The Treasures of Tutankhamun at The Grand Egyptian Museum: A Conversation with Mark Maher

Saturday, October 18th Live on Zoom

6pm London, 7pm Florence, 10am Los Angeles, 1pm New York

For the first time since their discovery in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter, all 5,398 artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb are now going to be displayed together in one place, in the all-new and much-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum that is opening in Cairo in early November. The museum’s dedicated Tutankhamun galleries span 75,000 square feet and include the pharaoh's famous golden mask, sarcophagi, chariots, thrones, jewelry, and everyday items that offer unprecedented insight into ancient Egypt’s royal life and death rituals.

Our presenter is Mark Maher, an accomplished Egyptologist and acclaimed tour guide who is passionate about bringing history to life through engaging interpretation.  Based in Cairo, Mark excels at making complex cultural information accessible and exciting for diverse audiences. He will share with us his favorite objects currently being assembled and prepared for the new exhibition that is now scheduled to be the centerpiece of The Grand Egyptian Museum, which opens to the public on November 4.

To RSVP: Paola50122@gmail.com

Minimum suggested donation: $28

This talk is free for Friends of Paola's Studiolo!

Look forward to seeing you on Zoom!