Celebrate 100 years since the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s lost treasures at The Egyptian Museum in Mississauga

It would be fascinating to visit Egypt and see King Tut’s original collection in-person, but thankfully you don’t need to travel far, as Mississauga is home to The Egyptian Museum.

Located in Mississauga at 6341 Mississauga Rd, Entrance B, the museum offers the public a full history of ancient Egyptian, Coptic and Middle Eastern culture, and includes identical replicas of King Tut’s treasures. All treasures found in King Tut’s tomb were placed there to aid the king on his journey into the afterlife.

Tickets to this museum are currently 50% off and being offered at the discounted rate of $10. Children under the age of six can enter the museum for free!

One hundred years ago, history was made in Egyptian culture through the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s (King Tut) fully intact tomb, with thousands of ancient artifacts and pharaonic antiquities found inside of it.

There have been numerous exhibits around the world showcasing the collection from King Tut’s tomb, attracting millions of visitors year after year. However, due to the fragility of these artifacts, the original collection remains in Egypt at the Cairo Museum and consists of approximately 5,398 unique pieces.

King Tut was an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, not known for his military campaigns or expeditions – in fact, researchers suggest that King Tut was quite young and only ruled for a short period of time. The main reason why King Tut became known within our modern-day civilization was due to the discovery of his tomb, dating back thousands of years ago.

The discovery was made in 1922 by Howard Carter, an explorer and archaeologist, in the Valley of the Kings – a place famous for royal tombs buried deep inside mountains in Egypt. This discovery reignited curiosity and excitement among many, as much of what was found had never been seen before, and gave researchers a look into the lives of those who lived throughout ancient Egyptian civilization.

Some replicas of King Tut’s precious items that can be found in Mississauga’s Egyptian Museum are:

• The World-Famous Mask: Made out of solid, pure gold and weighing 9 kilograms. This popular mask remains a popular symbol of Egypt.
• The Sarcophagus: A stone burial chamber which held King Tut’s solid gold coffin and his mummy.
• The Egyptian Warrior: A life-sized statue of a guard that stood on each side of the burial chamber of King Tut’s tomb.
• Scarab Beetle Necklace: This piece of jewelry features a scarab beetle made of precious stones – a favourite for ancient Egyptian jewelry. A scarab was regarded as sacred, symbolizing rebirth.
• Golden Crook & Flail: The golden crook and flail were found within the wrappings of King Tut’s mummy, representing kingship and fertility of the land.
• Wooden Shield: One of eight found in the tomb, portraying King Tut as a sphinx. Symbolically, the shield represents him as a strong leader, protecting Egypt from disorder by driving out its enemies.

Tickets to this museum are currently 50% off and being offered at the discounted rate of $10. To book an appointment and experience the history of ancient Egypt, you can contact on-site staff.

If you’re interested in learning more about Egyptian culture and the heritage behind this ancient civilization, visit The Egyptian Museum in Mississauga.

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