Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:32:00 GMT

The treasures of Tutankhamun are returning to London after an absence of more than 30 years.

From November 14th this year until August 30th 2008, the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs exhibition will be taking place at the London 02 (the former Millenium Dome), organised by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Antiquities.

More than 130 objects belonging to Tutankhamun and his family will be on display, treasures that date back more than 3,000 years. Unfortunately the only thing that will not be on display is the mask of Tutankhamun, since it was considered too fragile to be safely transported to London.

The main item of interest will be the bust of Tutankhamun, made of gold and adorned with precious stones and placed upon the head of the mummy when it was laid to rest. Other items of interest include wooden ornaments covered in gold, as well as a mirror case inscribed with the work Ankh, meaning "life."

Most of the proceeds from the exhibition will go towards the building of a museum and the maintainance of current exhibits.

The exhibition will also see the unveiling of a room dedicated to the British archaeologist Howard Carter, who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.

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Pharaohs Rally of Egypt

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:54:00 GMT

The second most important and fascinating rally after the world-famous Dakar Rally is taking place this week in Cairo, Egypt.

The goal is to cross the Sahara Desert in seven days, taking a circular route that will pass by the Sphinx of Gizeh before finally arriving at Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Lorries, cars and motorbikes are allowed in this rally; even a bus will be present throughout the tour.

The rally will run through seven stages which will be done this year as follows:

1.Cairo-Baharija 316,04 Km (196 miles)
2.Baharija-Sitra 374,73 Km (233 miles)
3.Sitra-Siwa 388,98 Km (241 miles)
4.Siwa-Siwa 347,61 Km (216 miles)
5.Siwa-Sitra 364,95 Km (226 miles)
6.Sitra-Baharija 369,19 Km (229 miles)
7.Baharija-Cairo 332,24 Km (206 miles)

Covering a total of nearly 3,000 kilometres (1,860 miles), this is a race full of competitive spirit, passion and adventure where competitors can marvel in some extraordinary sights and landscapes. Many even make the most of the occasion by planning a few pit-stop excursions and tours of many of Egypt's interesting highlights such as local bazaars and ancient burial grounds.

For more information visit www.rallyedespharaons.it

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Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs

Pharaohs Rally of Egypt