The Boy King's tomb was discovered a hundred years ago. Celebrate the anniversary this summer by venturing into the Valley of the Kings at Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light.
Lighthouse Immersive, under the auspices of the Egyptian Council for Tourism Affairs, brings the most famous of Egyptian rulers, the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, to Denver on select days through October 10.
Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled from 1332–1323 B.C. He took the throne at just nine years of age and, in his short reign, spurred the creation of some of the most important artworks in all of world history, and for many, these mark the height of ancient Egypt's culture.
The discovery of the treasures in his tomb in 1922 by acclaimed archeologist Howard Carter changed the world dramatically in its view of ancient Egypt and archaeological discovery. It sparked a global fascination with ancient Egypt that continues to this day. More than 5,000 artifacts were ultimately removed from the king's tomb and preserved in Egypt's national collection.
Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light uses stunning visuals to tell the story of the Amduat, an important ancient Egyptian funerary text, thought to be the oldest known illustrated story, depicted on the tombs of pharaohs.
This ground-breaking experience takes you on a mythical journey through the Egyptian afterlife. As Pharaoh, Tutankhamun is the Sun of his Nation. Follow him on his quest through the Underworld as he tries to bring eternal light and prosperity to his people.
State-of-the-art video mapping and ground-breaking animation tell the story of King Tut's passage into the afterlife as he escorts the sun through the Underworld each night to rise again victoriously each morning.
Visitors will feel like they're walking the halls and exploring the tombs of ancient Egypt.
We had the chance to view Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light as a family, and it was unlike anything we had ever experienced.
My favorite things about Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light
- We truly felt that we were explorers in the tombs of ancient Egypt.
- Opportunities to interact with the experience were everywhere, from creating your own hybrid figures to the surprise floor feature.
- History surrounded us, and unraveling King Tut's journey was interesting and fun for all ages.
- There's an app for added fun.
- Photo ops — always a plus for this picture-loving mom!
- Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light offers unique ways to enjoy the experience. Date night packages, VIP experiences, and Family discounts are just a few.
The new exhibit has the full support of the Egyptian Council for Tourism Affairs.
"Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light highlights one of the most important elements of ancient Egyptian civilization, which is the journey of the deceased during the 12 hours of the night undertaken by the most famous king of ancient Egypt, Tutankhamun," said Doctor Hazem Attiatalla, Egyptian Council for Tourism Affairs.
ABOUT IMMERSIVE KING TUT
Unravel the Myths and Legends at the Immersive King Tut Experience July 22 and runs through October 10, 2022
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of archeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of the legendary “boy king” in November 1922, Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light uses stunning visuals to tell the story of the Amduat, an important ancient Egyptian funerary text, thought to be the oldest known illustrated story that was depicted on the tombs of pharaohs. State-of-the-art video mapping and ground-breaking animation bring to life the story of King Tut’s passage into the afterlife as he escorts the sun through the underworld each night to rise again victoriously each morning. Mexico City-based Cocolab created the fantastical animations integrating breathtaking images acquired by UEG and IFFDA through their 30-year history of presenting spectacular touring exhibitions, including those honoring King Tut and ancient Egyptian civilization.
Immersive King Tut debuts in Denver on July 22 and runs through October 10, 2022. Tickets start at $29.99 and are available now at immersive-kingtut.com/denver.
