[SunkenCiv]

Born in Arizona, moved to Babylonia... that part never made any sense...

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[SunkenCiv]

A friend of mine went to the Tut exhibit in Chicago, and I was pretty jealous.

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[My2Cents]

...he gave his life for tourism.

[newzjunkey]

Cool.

[bert]

I went to the exhibit in New Orleans and stood in line for many hours. As we approached the door, we were told sorry folks no more admitted.

A group of Exxon executives and families were to be given a special tour. There was a massive howl and knashing of teeth and general uprising. An EXXON PR type saw a nightmare in the making and resolved the issue by alllowing all in line to see the exhibit.

EXXON put up the bucks so they did have some clout.

I've never seen such wonderful things. The metalwork and sculpture is without peer.

[SunkenCiv]

I think this tour is part of Egypt's public relations offensive, made necessary by 9/11 and the Egyptian plan to attack Israel in the next couple of years.

[Phsstpok]

Um, guys, you weren't the first to think of the Steve Martin song.

This mornings NY Times has the following editorial:

 

 

December 5, 2004

OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR

The King and I

By STEVE MARTIN
 

T is fitting that so many major news organizations have asked me to herald the coming to the United States of the artifacts from King Tut's tomb. After all, I'm the one who wrote the silly song about him. I stepped over the backs of many Egyptologists who wanted to write this article, but it's better that they learn their lesson now: silly song writers are powerful and vicious people who will stop at nothing to write an article about subjects they have treated in a silly way.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks, uh, me, for posting this topic. ;') Have a good week, everyone.

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[Domestic Church]

NPR had a report on this...apparently Egypt expects to milk each city for $10 million.

[dennisw]

[SunkenCiv]

This topic is from 2004.

Okay, I saw it on the 26th. The show ends on the 1st (probably inclusive?). It was pretty jammed, but I'd not been to the Field since I was a kid, and that right there meant it would be enjoyable. Lotta stuff in the regular collection, cool old building, and surprisingly good food available (also McDumbass and vending machines). Coat check is by the usual main entrance, Tut entrace is on the east (Lake Mich) end.

We sprang for the headsets. There are only 20 or so entries for the show, but at least two had additional narration available at a touch of the green button. That was nice, because (due to crowds) much of the show involved standing. Omar Sharif narrates, and there are various high-tech aspects to the show (such as the simulation of Tut's coffins and remains).

And everywhere, the glint of gold. :')

The gift shop has DVDs of a presentation of the artifacts in the exhibition, and that is also narrated by Omar Sharif. That's about $30. Didn't see it, but did get it as a gift, may see it later. I don't see it offered on the website.

Anyway, I was jazzed by it. The organization of the exhibition is sort of chronological, with older ancestors from (or contemporary with) the 18th Dynasty being well represented in the form of tomb artifacts, including everyday objects, shabtis, and gold doodads etc. Only in the last room is it Tut and all Tut (if memory serves).

I was especially thrilled by the chunk of ballustrade from Amarna, showing the Aten, its rays ending in little hands, I think it was this one.

Contrary to what I'd read when the show opened months ago, this is well worth seeing. The crowds were something else, but A) Chicago is a big town, and B) the show is about to move cities, so business has picked up. If you get a shot, go -- just make sure you schedule it for a time midway through the schedule, it will be more enjoyable.

[SunkenCiv]

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