National Geographic's Beyond King Tut

The immersive King Tut exhibit opened in Washington, DC this year offering a journey to King Tut's tomb. Through impressive visual art, this exhibit tells the story of the 3,300-year-old child king in video projections and soundscapes of moder-day Egypt and transports visitors back in time to the 18th dynasty when King Tut ruled, and the gods were worshiped. This exhibit run from June 17, 2022, through Feb.6, 2023. 

 King Tut, also known as Tutankhamun, was an Egyptian pharaoh who reigned from 1332 to 1323 BCE. He ascended to the throne at the young age of 9. Today, King Tut is well-known for his tomb, which was one of the few royal tombs in ancient Egypt that was discovery largely intact, with its treasures and contents preserved over thousands of years. 

In 1922, the British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Inside the tomb, there were over 5,000 artifacts, including furniture, jewelry, weapons, and other objects.  The exhibit offers visitors the opportunity to experience this discovery and the history and culture of ancient Egypt.