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Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs

"Tutankhamun: The Gold King and the Great Pharaohs" is a new exhibition featuring more than 130 treasures from the tomb of the celebrated pharaoh King Tut and other ancient sites. Striking objects from some of the most important rulers throughout 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history will be on view, spanning the 4th Dynasty into the Late Period (about 2600 B.C. - 660  B.C.), many of which have never before visited the United States.

The U.S. premiere at the Atlanta Civic Center will be presented by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University from November 15, 2008 to May 25, 2009.

More information is available at http://www.kingtut.org/
The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army

 “The First Emperor” was inspired by one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Featuring over 100 works, including 15 terracotta figures, the exhibition represents one of the largest groups of important works relating to the First Emperor ever to be loaned to the U.S.
With rarely seen and recently discovered objects from his famed tomb complex, the exhibition will provide insight into the legacy of China's First Emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, who reigned from 221-210 B.C. He is best known for unifying the warring states of China and building the Great Wall.

 Individual ticket prices are $18 for adults; $15 for students and seniors with ID; $11 for ages 6 to 17; and free for age 5 and under. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.high.org or by calling 404-733-4444.
 
Armored Infantryman (detail), Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC).
Terracotta, H 187 cm.
On loan from the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Quin Shihuang, Shaanxi Province, China. Photography © The Trustees of The British Museum with the kind permission of the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center. Photo: John Williams and Saul Peckham.


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