In 1976 a collection of 55 treasures from the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun left the Cairo Museum en route to the United States. It took the country by storm and introduced millions of Americans to these wonders of the ancient world.

Now, Egypt has granted another opportunity for us to view such treasures, and again, spectators are mesmerized. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs DVD is hosted by Omar Sharif and includes interviews with Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Cairo Egypt, as well as may other individuals that were instrumental in organizing this exhibit.

The exhibit includes 50 major artifacts excavated from Tutankhamun's tomb, including his royal diadem - the gold crown discovered encircling the head of the king's mummified body that he likely wore while living - and one of the gold and inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained his mummified internal organs. More than 70 artifacts from other royal graves are showcased as well, including those of pharaohs Amenhotep ll and Thutmose lV and the rich, intact tomb of Yuya and Tuyu, parents-in-law of Amenhotep lll and great-grandparents of Tutankhamun. All of the treasures in the exhibit are between 3,300 and 3,500 years old.

The DVD - hosted by the legendary Omar Sharif - draws you into the exhibit, showcasing the inventive exhibit design and innovative technology which the visitors experienced. Viewers will come face to face with Tut's contemporaries, see and hear about the fascinating times in which the young king lived and learn how his short reign changed history. This DVD gives you an up-close and incredibly detailed look beyond the shimmering gold and beautiful treasures - isolating each piece with multiple camera angles, and beautiful moving images. The DVD also features National Geographic images and film footage about the golden age of the pharaohs as well as information on cutting-edge research into the life and death of Tutankhamun.

The Exhibition - Breaking All Records - An extensive exhibition of more than 130 treasures from the tomb of the celebrated pharaoh Tutankhamun (King Tut), other Valley of the Kings tombs and additional ancient sites to the United States on a 27-month tour.

Exhibition Dates:
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Attendance: 700,000+) June 16, 2005 - November 15, 2005
Museum of Art - Fort Lauderdale (Attendance: 775,000+) December 15, 2005 - April 23, 2006
The Field Museum - Chicago IL (Attendance: 1.1 Million) May 26th 2006 - January 1st 2007
Franklin Institute - Philadelphia PA (770,000 tickets sold to date, expecting over 1.2 Million total) - February 3rd 2007 - September 30th 2007
London - November 2007