Must-See Treasures from King Tutankhamun’s Exhibition in Paris

By: Ali Abu-Dashish, Norhan Mahmoud 

PARIS, Mar. 25 (SEE)- It’s almost been one hundred years since Mr. Howard Carter stumbled upon King Tutankhamun’s tomb, unearthing some of the world’s most bedazzling antiques. 

Celebrating his centenary, King Tut’s treasures are on a 10-city global tour that kicked off in Los Angeles, USA. And, currently the artifacts are on their second stop in Paris, France. 

While in the city of lights, the king’s belongings are on display at the Grand Halle De la Villette, welcoming visitors till September 2019. The masterpieces showcased include various statues, statuettes, wooden treasure boxes, canopy utensils and alabaster pots. 

The exhibition was inaugurated by Egypt’s Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled Al-Anany and France’s Minister of Culture Franck Riester on March 21. 

If you’re going to be amongst those visiting the exposition, don’t miss indulging yourself with one of those melting pieces of beautifully molded French chocolate depicting Tut and his treasures. 

In case you’re too busy to show around, someone has got your back here. Scroll down for a photo-journey of “Tutankhamun, treasures of the golden pharaoh” Exhibition.