Beyond King Tut

Immerse yourself in the life and death of King Tut, 100 years after the historic discovery of his tomb.

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The mummification process included wrapping a body in linens and coating it embalming oils to preserve it in the dry Egyptian heat!

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Beyond King Tut’s “Enter the Tomb” VR experience is narrated by:

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“Sarcophagus” means “flesh eating” in which language?

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How many coffins did King Tut have?

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A sarcophagus is an ornately decorated stone container built to hold a coffin.

Ancient Egyptians believed that they were to be the eternal dwelling of those who laid within them, and they were often reserved for pharaohs and wealthy citizens.

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Guarding Tut's tomb was Anubis, the protector of graves. In front of his statue was a "magic brick" inscribed with a warning to those who dared disturb the pharaoh's burial chamber.

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The answer is around 95 percent!

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What percentage of Egyptians live within a few kilometers of the Nile?

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The answer is hats!

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What was not made from the Papyrus plant in ancient Egypt?

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The answer is Zimbabwe!

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Which country is not touched by the Nile River?

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Ancient Egyptians liked to pass the time with board games. Senet, a game similar to backgammon, was among the most popular — even kings and queens played!

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In ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle was divine symbol of the god Khepri, whose name in hieroglyphs was a scarab!

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Happy #FirstDayofSpring!

The ancient Egyptians wouldn't have celebrated, their calendar only had three months: Akhet, Peret and Shemu.

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Happy #WorldSleepDay!

Ancient Egyptians didn't have pillows like we do today — they had headrests that were often made from wood, stone or ivory!

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The answer is a stone-carved casket!

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A sarcophagus is:

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The answer is the Pyramid of Khufu!

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What is the Great Pyramid of Giza also called?

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